The rebels advanced to about 125 kilometers away from Timbuktu and their advance was unchecked when they entered without fighting in the towns of Diré and Goundam.
Pemberontak bergerak maju ke sekitar 125 kilometer dari Timbuktu dan pergerakan mereka tidak terkendali ketika mereka masuk kota tanpa pertempuran di kota Diré dan Goundam.