Thursday, June 28, 2012

Heavy Fighting Reported Between Al Qaeda And Rebels In Mali

'Dozens Killed' In Northern Mali Fighting -- Al Jazeera

At least 20 people dead as Islamist and Tuareg groups battle for control of northern towns.

Al-Qaeda-linked fighters have taken control of the headquarters of the local separatist rebels in the north Mali town of Gao after a bloody battle that has killed at least 20 people, residents said.

The tenuous truce between two of the rebel groups controlling northern Mali was shattered on Wednesday, as the al-Qaeda linked faction bent on creating an Islamic state fought its way into the buildings used by a secular rebel group.

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More News On The Conflict Between Rebels And Al Qaeda In Mali

In Mali, Islamists Oust Tuareg Rebels From Gao -- Voice of America
Mali: Islamists seize Gao from Tuareg rebels -- BBC
Islamists seize north Mali town, at least 21 dead in clashes -- AFP
Rebel colonel killed, leader hurt as Mali truce unravels -- Globe and Mail/AP
Death toll, injuries mount from Mali rebel clash -- FOX News/AP
At least 20 dead as north Mali factions clash -- Reuters
Clashes in N. Mali Kill 20 -- Voice of America
Islamists on alert after victory over Tuareg in Mali -- AFP
Death toll, injuries mount from Mali rebel clash -- AP
Tuareg Rebels, Islamist Militants Clash in Northern Mali -- Voice of America

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