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Clashes between the Malian army and #Takfiriterrorists have claimed the lives of 24 soldiers and 17 fighters | |
2019-11-20 | |
[TWITTER]
Mali and Niger forces were carrying out a joint operation when a patrol was attacked by Takfiri terrorists near the northeastern town of Tabankort,
According to the military the total toll was "24 dead, 29 injured and material damage" while 17 of the terrorists were killed and a hundred more suspects captured. The prisoners are in the hands of Niger soldiers, the statement said. In an earlier statement, which gave a lower death toll, the army said French and Niger forces took part in a counterattack. | |
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