The northern Malian town of Tinzaouaten, seized by Tuareg rebels after a brutal July battle with government forces backed by Wagner mercenaries, now faces a worsening humanitarian crisis fueled by drone strikes, disease outbreaks, and floods.
Diphtheria and malaria have gripped the town, with limited access to medical supplies due to conflict-induced road closures. Drone attacks since July have claimed dozens of civilian lives, while severe flooding has compounded the crisis, forcing many to flee to Algeria.
Residents report dire conditions, with thousands displaced across the region. The collapse of a 2015 peace deal in July reignited conflict between separatists and the Malian army, pushing Tinzaouaten deeper into chaos.