On July 31, 2024, at 18:00, Mohamed Maouloud Ramadan, spokesperson for the Permanent Strategic Framework for the Defense of the Azawad People, announced in an interview with Sahara Médias that they are not willing to negotiate with the coup leaders. Ramadan emphasized that the movement does not recognize the territorial unity of Mali, underscoring their clear objective to liberate the territory of Azawad. He stated that they will not accept any dialogue until this goal is achieved.
In the interview, Ramadan addressed the recent operation of Tizouaten, asserting that it was solely conducted by the forces of the Strategic Framework. He denied any involvement of the movement Nousratou Al Islam We El Mouslimine in the combat. Furthermore, Ramadan mentioned the presence of other parties in the region, acknowledging that while they cannot confirm or deny the activities of others, the presence of the NIS is undeniable.
Additionally, the Permanent Strategic Framework for the Defense of the Azawad People announced that their forces had definitively destroyed enemy columns, specifically those of Wagner and the Malian army, during the battles at Tinzawaten, near the Algerian border.