Mali: Alghabass Ag Intalla maintains strategic alliance with JNIM despite prisoner release

The CSP-PSD rebel coalition, led by Alghabass Ag Intalla, has released Malian soldiers, signaling a tactical shift in posture. However, intelligence indicates Intalla remains committed to his operational alliance with the JNIM jihadist group to maintain control over Kidal. The durability of this partnership remains a critical factor in the ongoing instability in northern Mali.