Exclusive: Mali’s Tuareg separatists seek Turkey talks, reveal Russian contact

Exclusive: Mali’s Tuareg separatists seek Turkey talks, reveal Russian contact Submitted by Levent Kemal on Mon, 09/14/2026 - 16:06 FLA spokesperson tells MEE that dialogue with the Africa Corps does not signal any rapprochement An Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) soldier stands near a damaged Mi-24 helicopter at the former Africa Corps barracks at Camp 2 in Kidal on 11 May 2026 (AFP) Off The Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) in Mali has disclosed direct contacts with Russia’s Africa Corps and called for dialogue with Tur