Movement for the Salvation of Azawad
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LeadersMoussa Ag Acharatoumane
(founder)
Assalat Ag Habi
(military commander)
(founder)
Assalat Ag Habi
(military commander)
Dates of operation2 September 2016 – present
Split fromNational Movement for the Liberation of Azawad (MNLA)
ActiveregionsGao Region, Kidal Region
| Movement for the Salvation of Azawad | |
|---|---|
| Mouvement pour le salut de l'Azawad | |
 | |
| Leaders | Moussa Ag Acharatoumane (founder) Assalat Ag Habi (military commander) |
| Dates of operation | 2 September 2016 – present |
| Split from | National Movement for the Liberation of Azawad (MNLA) |
| Active regions | Gao Region, Kidal Region |
| Ideology | Tuareg nationalism Secularism |
| Political position | Azawad self-determination |
| Size | 3,000[1] |
| Allies | State allies
Non-state allies |
| Opponents |  Al-Qaeda
|
| Wars | the Northern Mali conflict |
| Flag |  |
The Movement for the Salvation of Azawad (French: Mouvement pour le salut de l'Azawad; abbreviated MSA) is a Tuareg political movement and armed group in Azawad, Mali. It was founded on 2 September 2016 by Moussa Ag Acharatoumane.[2]