Mali Fighting Causes Widespread Damage in Gao

Author:
Euro News
Publisher:
Euro News
Publication Date:
24 February 2013
Tags:
Mali, Arms and Military Affairs, Conflict, Peace and Security

n the northern Malian town of Gao, heavy fighting to oust Islamists has devastated a wide area around the City Hall. About 15 rebels were killed when Malian forces bombarded the building following reports that Islamists had infiltrated the town. Local people whose market stalls were destroyed complained they had lost their livelihoods in the combat.

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