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2012
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First Attack

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How to Cite

Crenshaw, M., & Robinson, K. (2025). Mapping Militants Project. Rice University. https://doi.org/10.25613/G0K4-WF70
Mapping Militants Project. “Arab Movement of Azawad .” Last modified . https://mappingmilitants.org/node/331/

Profile Contents

Narrative

Narrative of the Organization's History

Organization

Leadership, Name Changes, Size Estimates, Resources, Geographic Locations

Strategy

Ideology, Aims, Political Activities, Targets, and Tactics

Interactions

Foreign Designations and Listings, Community Relations, Relations with Other Groups, State Sponsors and External Influences

Maps

Mapping relationships with other militant groups over time in regional maps

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Overview
Formed: 
January 1, 2012

The Arab Movement of Azawad (MAA) formed in March 2012, and is composed of Arab fighters. The group aims to establish an independent state of Azawad in northern Mali. The group joined the National Movement for the Liberation of Azawad (MNLA) and the High Council for the Unity of Azawad (HCUA) to form an umbrella group called the Coordination of the Movements of Azawad (CMA) in November 2013. In 2014, a faction split off from MAA and supported the Malian government, which caused infighting in the group, as well as fighting with its allies, the MNLA and the HCUA. On June 20, 2015, MAA, as a part of the CMA, signed the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali with the Malian government, which would establish political and institutional reforms related to defense and security.

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