Katiba Macina
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The Katibat Macina, also known as the Macina Liberation Movement[7] or Macina Liberation Front (MLF, French: Force de libération du Macina), is a militant Islamist group that operates in Mali.[8] It is an affiliate of Ansar Dine.[9]
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Katiba Macina | |
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Leaders | Amadou Kouffa[1] |
Dates of operation | January 2015[2] – March 2017;[3] July 2022 – present[4] |
Active regions | Mali |
Ideology | Salafist jihadism |
Part of | Ansar Dine[5] |
Battles and wars | Northern Mali conflict |
Designated as a terrorist group by | Canada[6] |
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