6th French soldier killed in Mali
The two soldiers who were seriously injured have been rushed to the army hospital for treatment. There were reportedly no militants at the blast scene.
France started the liberation struggle of northern Mali by sending there over 3000 troops.Fighting alongside Mali troops, the French army dislodged the militants and recaptured all the key towns which had been seized by the rebel militants.
Although France officially started withdrawing some of its troops early this month, it has been agreed that at least 1,000 will remain there up to the end of this year hunting for militant’s remnants.
ECOWAS accepted to send some troops to northern Mali to keep peace. UN has also accepted to send troops to Mali.
France’s president Francois Hollande has reportedly sent messages of condolences to the relatives of the deceased soldier. He has also wished the injured soldiers a quick recovery.
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