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Malian Military Reportedly Eliminates About 20 Terrorists Near Border With Algeria

© AP Photo / Francois RihouayIn this Nov. 24, 2012 photo, soldiers from a Malian army special unit stand atop pick-ups mounted with machine guns, following a training exercise in the Barbe military zone, in Mopti, Mali.
In this Nov. 24, 2012 photo, soldiers from a Malian army special unit stand atop pick-ups mounted with machine guns, following a training exercise in the Barbe military zone, in Mopti, Mali.  - Sputnik Africa, 1920, 26.08.2024
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MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Approximately 20 terrorists have been killed by the Malian armed forces during an operation in the area of Tinzaouaten settlement in the country's northeast near the border with Algeria, Malian news outlet Malijet reported on Monday, citing the national General Staff.
The armed forces reportedly conducted precise airstrikes, which neutralized the terrorists, the outlet reported. The Malian armed forces confirmed their readiness to defend the country's population and its property in the territory of the entire Mali, according to Malijet.
Mali has been embroiled in an armed conflict between government forces, separatist militants, and Islamist groups since 2012. More than a decade of violent conflict in the country has led to persistent insecurity, climatic shocks, massive displacement, and a dire humanitarian situation.
In this photo taken on Friday, Nov. 15, 2019, people hold signs reading in French down with France Mali is one and indivisible' and no to the misappropriation of our funds during a protest against France but showing support to the Malian army and the families of Malian soldiers who died during the fight against terrorism, at the Independence square in Bamako, Mali. - Sputnik Africa, 1920, 25.08.2024
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