One of the Islamic groups attempting to take over the Malian government has broken away from the fighting with government troops and is asking for discussions.
The Islamic Movement for Azawad said that it “rejects all forms of extremism and terrorism” that it has completely severed ties with the group fighting the government. Continue reading
The U.S. Air Force has begun to airlift French soldiers and equipment to assist in the battle against Islamic militants.
Five transport flights have already taken place with more planned through the rest of the week. Currently 2,000 French troops have been placed in the country to stop the southern advance of the terrorist group. Continue reading
The Malian government extended a state of emergency as French forces continued their assault on Islamic extremists trying to overtake the country. Continue reading
The French Air Force, according to local officials, has driven Islamist terrorists out of two towns in central Mali following major air strikes. Mali’s army was able to recapture Konna and a combined force took control of Diabaly later in the day. Continue reading
France has increased its troop strength in Mali as they have officially joined the ground war against Islamic terrorists attempting to overthrow the Malian government.
“The actions of French forces, be it air forces or ground forces, are ongoing,” France’s Defense Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian told reporters. The troops are working beside Malian military forces in the town of Diabaly, about 200 miles north of the Malian capital. Continue reading
A second European nation has joined the battle against Islamic terrorists attempting to overthrow the Malian government as the UK has begun to transport French troops and supplies via C17 aircraft.
The British have called the move “limited logistical support” with support of the nation’s National Security Council. Defense Minister Andrew Robathan said that he expected operations by the Royal Air Force to last about a week. Continue reading
Despite statements from French military officials that Islamic extremists are retreating throughout Mali since French intervention, reporters on the ground say that the government has lost a major city.
The Islamists today in a surprise counter-attack on Malian army forces, took Bamako, about 250 miles from the capital. French defense minister Jean-Yves Le Drian confirmed to BFM television the Malian army was unable to hold their grounds. Continue reading
In a response to the Mali government’s plea for international help in fighting Islamic terrorists trying to take over the country, France has begun a series of air strikes against the extremists. Continue reading
Malian military troops have begun firing on Islamists in the center part of the country as the extremists attempted to move on government controlled parts of the country according to BBC sources.
The troops used artillery against the extremists who control the village of Gnimignama. Government forces have not reported the total number of casualties. Continue reading
The UN Security Council has authorized a military force led by African troops to enter Northern Mali in an attempt to remove Islamic extremists who have gained control of that part of the country. Continue reading
