Imghad Tuareg Self-Defense Group and Allies

Imghad Tuareg Self-Defense Group and Allies
Groupe d'autodéfense touareg Imghad et alliés
LeadersEl Hadj Ag Gamou
(military commander)
Fahad Ag Almahmoud
(secretary general)
Dates of operation14 August 2014 (2014-08-14) – 2024
HeadquartersSomewhere between the Gao and Kidal regions
Active regionsGao Region, Kidal Region
IdeologyImghad Tuareg interests
Political positionPro-Malian government; Malian sovereignty over Azawad
Size500–1,000
Part ofPlatform of Self-Defense Movements
AlliesState allies

Non-state allies

Opponents Al-Qaeda

 ISIL

Battles and warsMali War
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The Imghad Tuareg Self-Defense Group and Allies (French: Groupe d'autodéfense touareg Imghad et alliés, abbreviated GATIA) was an armed group in Azawad, Mali. Most of its 500 to 1,000 fighters were Imghad Tuaregs, and the group supports the Malian government.