At least 50 Malian soldiers killed in rebel-jihadist attack
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At least 50 Malian soldiers were killed and dozens more captured in an attack by Tuareg separatists and jihadists, according to local sources cited by AFP on Sunday. The incident highlights the ongoing security crisis in Mali, where multiple armed groups operate. This underscores the persistent violence faced by the Malian military.
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At least 50 soldiers killed
Local sources reported the attack to AFP on Sunday.
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At least 50 Malian soldiers were killed in an attack.
France 24- At least 50 soldiers killed
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At least 50 Malian soldiers were killed in an attack.
France 24The attack was carried out by Tuareg separatists and jihadists.
France 24Dozens more Malian soldiers were taken prisoner in the same attack.
France 24Local sources reported the attack to AFP on Sunday.
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