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| Al-Qaeda claims killings of 28 Malian soldiers |
| 2009-07-09 |
| [Maghrebia] Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb on Tuesday (July 7th) claimed responsibility for killing 28 Malian troops and kidnapping 3 other during weekend skirmishes in the Wasra region of northern Mali, AFP reported. In a statement published on a jihadist forum, the terrorist group said the action was in retaliation for the Malian army offensive mounted against al-Qaeda after the assassination of a British hostage in early June, Tout sur l'Algerie noted. |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #2 It seems like AQ activity has increased a lot in North Africa. Does this mean thay are retreating from Afghanistan.Pakistan? The African countries don't seem to be welcoming them, so where next? South Chicago? |
| Posted by: Richard of Oregon 2009-07-09 11:27 |
| #1 See also STRATEGYPAGE > SOMALIA: CRIES GO UNHEEDED [AU STILL not yet ready or willing to fight MilTerrs]; + MALI IN THE MIDDLE OF ISLAMIC MADNESS. The Islamist Battle for the SAHARA/MAGREB. |
| Posted by: JosephMendiola 2009-07-09 00:59 |