Tag: #NigerForces
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Number of soldiers killed in Mali clash rises to 43
Bamako, Nov 22 (AFP/APP): The number of soldiers killed in clashes with militants in eastern Mali earlier this week rose to 43 on Thursday, security sources said. Mali and Niger forces were carrying out a joint operation on Monday when a patrol was attacked by “terrorists” near the northeastern town of Tabankort. The death toll…
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24 Mali soldiers and 17 militants die in clashes in east
Bamako, Nov 19 (AFP/APP): Twenty-four Malian soldiers and 17 militants fighters were killed in clashes in the east of the country, the army said, as security in the west African nation deteriorates further. Mali and Niger forces were carrying out a joint operation when a patrol was attacked Monday by “terrorists” near the northeastern town…