France Launch Series of Attacks in Mali
- Author:
- Mohammed Adow/AlJazeera English
- Publisher:
- AlJazeera English
- Publication Date:
- 13 January 2013
- Tags:
- Mali, Europe and Africa, Arms and Military Affairs, Conflict, Peace and Security
France's Defence Minister says his troops are launching round-the-clock raids on rebel-held territory in northern Mali. Reports say French miltary planes are now targeting the towns of Gao, Lere and Douentza. Al Jazeera's Mohammed Adow has more from the capital Bamako.
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