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Mali: Tuaregs say they shot down two military planes, captured soldiers in intensifying conflictF

An alliance of armed groups in northern Mali said it has taken several soldiers prisoner and killed a dozen others, while losing eight of its own fighters in a recent operation. The alliance -- which includes the Coordination of Azawad Movements (CMA), a coalition of...
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Sahel: The demise of the ancient city of TimbuktuF

When jihadists in Mali announced they would blockade the ancient city of Timbuktu, residents thought it was just another intimidation tactic. But a month and a half later, the tens of thousands of inhabitants remain almost completely cut off from the world with the...
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Mali: Touareg group kills five army soldiers in LéréF

An attack on two military camps in northern Mali claimed by armed rebel groups killed five soldiers, while 11 others are missing, the army said late Monday.  It was the latest attack against army positions in northern Mali, which, in addition to suffering frequent...
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Sahel: US military resumes surveillance flights over NigerF

The United States has resumed surveillance flights over Niger that were halted in the wake of the military takeover there but other activities remain paused, a spokeswoman said Thursday.  "We can confirm that US forces in Niger commenced ISR flights to monitor for...
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