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A French soldier during an operation in northern Burkina Faso, near the border with Mali. Photo: AFP
Mali’s president urges support for foreigners battling Islamist insurgents
- French troops entered the country in 2013 and operate alongside a 15,000-strong United Nations peacekeeping mission
- Both sets of soldiers are deeply unpopular among Malians, who see them as incapable of providing adequate protection
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Africa
Updated: 6:50pm, 1 Dec, 2019
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A French soldier during an operation in northern Burkina Faso, near the border with Mali. Photo: AFP
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The operation in West and Central Africa involves 4,500 personnel and is France’s largest overseas military mission. Photo: AFP
13 French soldiers killed in helicopter collision in Mali, where troops confront Islamic militants
- French President Emmanuel Macron pays tribute upon hearing of the crash, which occurred during a combat operation
- A new surge in extremist attacks in Mali has killed well over 100 local troops in the past two months
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France
Updated: 8:44pm, 26 Nov, 2019
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The operation in West and Central Africa involves 4,500 personnel and is France’s largest overseas military mission. Photo: AFP
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