Dr Moussa Bagayoko examines Moussa Diallo, who suffers from diphtheria, at a local clinic in Tinzaouaten, northern Mali November 6, 2024. REUTERS/ Abdolah Ag Mohamed
TINZAOUATEN, Mali (Reuters) - Residents of Mali's northern town of Tinzaouaten, caught in the crossfire of a fierce July battle between Tuareg rebels and the army backed by Russian mercenaries, now face disease outbreaks and drone attacks, prompting many to flee to Algeria.
Tuareg rebels are in control of the town in Mali's vast northern desert, and security-related roadblocks have hampered access to supplies such as bed nets and medicines needed to combat outbreaks of diphtheria and malaria.
