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In Khalil also known as El Khalil (Arabic: الخلیل, Berber languages: In Xalil) is a rural border town in Mali.[2] It is known for smugglers who slip through cigarettes, fuel, and weapons into Algeria.[3] The village is also notable for being the site of the Battle of Khalil.[4]

In Khalil
Arabic: الخلیل
Berber languages: In Xalil
Border Town
In Khalil
Coordinates: 21°11′24″N 1°2′25″E
Country Mali
RegionKidal
CercleTessalit
Population
[citation needed]
 • Total207[1]
Time zoneUTC±00:00 (GMT)
Area code7FH352RV+26

History


Main article: Battle of Khalil

In Khalil is primarily inhabited by Tuareqs and Arabs. During the Northern Mali conflict, the MUJAO launched suicide attacks in In Khalil.

On 23 February 2013, the MAA had taken the city.[5] The MNLA and the French cooperated to take In Khalil.[6] French fighter jets and MNLA soldiers attacked In-Khalil and took it from the MAA.[7]


References


  1. Morgan, Andy (April 17, 2013). Music, Culture and Conflict in Mali. Lulu.com. ISBN 9788798816379 – via Google Books.
  2. "In Khalil, Kidal Region, Mali - current time, map". www.citipedia.info.
  3. "Adrar: Des contrebandiers arrêtés et de l'argent saisi". www.lequotidien-oran.com.
  4. "Deadly explosion strikes Malian town". France 24. February 22, 2013.
  5. Refugees, United Nations High Commissioner for. "Refworld | French Cooperation with Tuareg Rebels Risks Arab Rising in Northern Mali". Refworld.
  6. "Why France Failed in Mali". War on the Rocks. February 21, 2022.
  7. Limited, Bangkok Post Public Company. "Fighting rages in northern Mali after suicide bombs". Bangkok Post.


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