Sunday, January 27, 2013

War In Mali -- News Updates January 27, 2013


Mali Conflict: French And Malian Troops Move On Timbuktu -- BBC

French-led forces in Mali are advancing on the key northern city of Timbuktu, as they press on with their offensive against Islamist rebels.

On Saturday Malian and French forces seized Gao, another key northern city.

The advance comes as African Union leaders are meeting to discuss sending more troops to Mali.

Islamists seized the north of the country last year, but have been losing ground since French forces launched an operation earlier this month.

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More News On The War In Mali

Mali Live Blog -- Al Jazeera
Mali conflict: French and Malian troops begin restoring control in Timbuktu -- The Guardian
French, Malians secure Timbuktu in rebel-held north -- Reuters
French push north towards Timbuktu -- Sydney Morning Herald
French Troops in Mali Push On to Timbuktu -- New York Times
Mali forces advance towards Timbuktu -- Al Jazeera
French-Backed Malian Forces Retake Gao, Advance on Timbuktu -- Voice of America
French forces in northern Mali take control of Gao airport -- the Guardian
French, Malian forces capture airport and key bridge in militant stronghold -- Washington Post
French Airstrikes Blew Up A Key Al Qaeda Leader's House In Mali -- Business Insider/AFP
As French battle militants in Mali, US to support its ally with aerial refueling missions -- Washington Post/AP
From amputations to army reprisal, it's hell -- The Australian/The times
Mali town recalls Islamist invaders as both terrifying and gentle -- L.A. Times

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