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Suspected Jihadist Attack in Mali Kills More Than 20 Civilians

An attack blamed on jihadists in central Mali killed more than 20 civilians, two local officials said, in the latest killings in the troubled Sahel region.

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21 Die in Niger Attack: Defense Ministry

An armed group killed 20 troops and one civilian in jihadist-plagued western Niger, the defense ministry said, announcing three days of national mourning.

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Armed Men Kill at Least 18 Civilians in Central Mali: Sources

Suspected jihadists killed at least 18 civilians in central Mali, numerous sources said, the latest attack in a region roiled by violence for years.

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EU Not Renewing Mali Military Training Mission

The European Union decided to not renew the mandate of a military training mission in Mali, given the "evolving political and security situation."

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Jihadists Kill 10 Pro-Government Militiamen in North Mali

Islamist rebels killed 10 local militiamen allied with the Mali government in the north, where the regime faces armed jihadist groups and Touareg separatists, sources said.

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‘Jihadists’ Kidnapped Over 110 Civilians in Mali: Sources

Suspected jihadists in central Mali are holding more than 110 civilians they abducted six days ago, local sources said.

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Bomb Kills Six Niger Soldiers Prompting Air Strikes

A bomb blast has killed six Nigerien soldiers near the border with Mali, Niger's army said Thursday, adding around 10 "terrorists" were later killed in air strikes.

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Mali Army Killed 13 Civilians in Drone Strikes: Amnesty

Mali's army has killed at least 13 civilians, including seven children aged between two and 17, in drone strikes in the north of the country, Amnesty said. 

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Niger, Mali, Burkina Creating Joint Anti-Jihadist Force

The army chiefs of military-ruled Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso announced the creation of a joint force to battle long-running jihadist rebellions raging in their countries.

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Suspected Jihadists Kill Several Soldiers in Mali

Several Malian soldiers died in a large-scale attack by suspected jihadists on a military outpost in the remote west of the landlockled west African nation.

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