Islamist Extremists Launch Attack Against The City Of Gao

Islamic Extremists Invade Gao -- The Guardian

Determined radicals armed with AK-47s launched an assault on the northern Mali city as French helicopters circled overhead.

Black-robed Islamic extremists armed with AK-47 automatic rifles invaded Gao in wooden boats on Sunday to launch a surprise attack on the most populous city in northern Mali, two weeks after French and Malian troops ousted the jihadists.

Gunfire echoed for hours across the city of mud-walled buildings. The combat started at about 2pm in downtown Gao and the fighting was continuing as night fell. Later the sound of gunfire was replaced by that of French military helicopters overhead.

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