Islamist Militants Clash With Mauritanian Forces -- Christian Science MonitorTwo fights between the Mauritanian military and Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb raises questions about the military's role fighting terror, an escalation of hostilities, and weapons sources.
Recently there have been two major fights between the Mauritanian military and Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM). The first of these occurred in the Wagadou forest of Mali, near the border with Mauritania, on June 24. According to press reports, Mauritanian forces raided an AQIM camp with Malian help, killing over a dozen militants and sustaining two casualties. Malian troops reportedly captured nine militants near the forest on June 26. The second battle occurred yesterday in the Bassiknou region of eastern Mauritania (again, relatively close to the border). Reports say that AQIM attacked a Mauritanian army outpost, and that Mauritanian troops killed some twenty militants in a counterstrike.
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More News On Battles Between Mauritian Forces And Islamic Militants
Mauritania says kills six "terrorists" in clashes -- Reuters
6 suspected militants killed in Mauritania -- SFGate/AP
Mauritanian army kills 20 in Al-Qaeda attack: military -- AFP
Al-Qaeda attacks Mauritania army base -- News24
Mauritanian army repels al-Qaeda attack -- Magharebia
West Africa Rising: Libya war boosting Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb? -- Christian Science Monitor
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