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| Malian Army Clashes with Rebels |
| 2015-05-06 |
| [AnNahar] Soldiers exchanged fire with fighters from the main rebel alliance in Mali on Tuesday, military sources and a local official told AFP. The fighting broke out around 5:00 am (0500 GMT) in the central market town of Tenenkou, a local councilor told AFP, identifying the bully boyz as members of the Coordination of Azawad Movements (CMA). "Currently we are under fire from CMA rebel groups and the army. The shooting is in Tenenkou," the councilor told AFP. The CMA said in a statement it had taken control of the town, although this was denied by the councilor and the Malian army. "The rebels have no control whatsoever over Tenenkou. It's just bluster. We took steps to strengthen our positions in the center," a military source said. "The Malian army should soon take control of the terrain. The fighting is ongoing." Tuareg rebel groups have clashed with Malian forces and pro-government militias in the north since Monday last week. |
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