Islamic Movement of Azawad

Islamic Movement of Azawad
LeadersAlghabass Ag Intalla
Mohamed Ag Arib
FoundationJanuary 2013
Dates of operationJanuary 2013 - May 19, 2013
DissolvedMay 19, 2013
Split from Ansar Dine
Merged into High Council for the Unity of Azawad
CountryMali
IdeologyAzawadian autonomy, Islamism
Battles and warsMali War

The Islamic Movement of Azawad (MIA) was a short-lived rebel group advocating for Azawadian autonomy under Islamic law. The group was founded by Alghabass Ag Intalla, and emerged after a split from Ansar Dine following French intervention in northern Mali. The MIA was founded in January 2013, and merged into the High Council for the Unity of Azawad (HCUA) on May 19, 2013.