Arab Movement of Azawad
The Arab Movement of Azawad (Arabic: الحركة العربية الأزوادية, French: Mouvement arabe de l’Azawad; MAA) is an Arab military organization active in Azawad/northern Mali. Initially known as the National Liberation Front of Azawad (French: Front de libération nationale de l'Azawad; FLNA), it was formed in early 2012, during the 2012 Tuareg rebellion. The MAA claims to be a secular, non-terrorist organization, whose main objective is to defend the interests of all the Arab peoples of northern Mali.
| Arab Movement of Azawad | |
|---|---|
| الحركة العربية الأزوادية Mouvement arabe de l’Azawad | |
Flag used by the movement | |
| Leaders | Ahmed Ould Sidi Muhammad (General Secretary) Hussein Ould Ghulam (Chief of Staff) |
| Dates of operation | Early 2012 – present |
| Active regions | Azawad/northern Mali |
| Ideology | Secular Arab nationalism Autonomy of Azawad |
| Size | 500 - 600 (claimed) |
| Part of | Azawad |
| Opponents | Ansar Dine National Movement for the Liberation of Azawad Turkey Mali |
| Battles and wars | Northern Mali conflict |
It is reportedly willing to "work with France against terrorism, drug trafficking and organized crime" in the region. The group calls for granting substantial autonomy to northern Mali.
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