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International Intervention Strains Mali's Jihadists

Jan 25, 2013 | 15:09 GMT

International Intervention Strains Mali's Jihadists
Malian soldiers ride on a military vehicle in the city of Niono on Jan. 19

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Summary

French operations have put considerable pressure on militants in Mali, leading to an observable degradation of the cohesion and operations of jihadist forces. Ansar Dine, one of the principal militant groups active in the country, has split, with the breakaway faction pursuing negotiations in the face of an upcoming ground intervention. Meanwhile, militant elements near the city of Gao sought to bolster their defensive positions overnight Jan. 25 by blowing up a bridge on the route to Gao from Niger's border.

An important militant group has announced that it will split....

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