Daily Mali (@MaliDaily)
1/20/13, 8:41 AM
According to some sources Islamist fighters are regrouping in Kidal near the Algerian border. A Substantial retreat. #Mali

Note - there are 3 provinces & 3 major cities in Northern Mali - Timbuktu, GAO, & Kidal.

Kidal - Home of much of the Ifhoga leadership of various Taureg movements. Home of Ag Ghaly - leader of Ansar Dine

GAO - Home of Arabs & Fulani tribe. Home of MUJWA

Timbuktu - cultural & musical center.

Kidal was where Taureg uprising began. It would be where Ansar Dine might go to regroup.