Konna battle killed 'around 100' Islamists: Malian army
BAMAKO: Malian troops backed by French gunships killed around 100 Islamist fighters in the battle to recapture the key town of Konna, a senior officer told AFP Saturday. "We have claimed dozens...
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January 12, 2013
BAMAKO: Malian troops backed by French gunships killed around 100 Islamist fighters in the battle to recapture the key town of Konna, a senior officer told AFP Saturday.
"We have claimed dozens of casualties, even around 100 among Islamist ranks in Konna," said Lieutenant Ousmane Fane, from the regional command.