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UN Says Army Blocked Patrol of Malian Town

The Malian army prevented United Nations forces from patrolling the central town of Djenne, a UN spokesman said.

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German Govt. Agrees to Boost Its Mali UN Contingent

Germany has agreed to raise its contingent in the UN's MINUSMA peacekeeping mission in Mali to a maximum of 1,400 troops.

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Six Soldiers Killed, 20 Injured in Mali ‘Terror’ Attacks

Six soldiers were killed and 20 injured in simultaneous attacks targeting three army bases in central Mali Sunday, the Malian army said.

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Russian Military ‘Advisor’ in Mali Killed by Road Bomb

A Russian national operating alongside Malian soldiers was killed by a roadside bomb in the center of the conflict-torn Sahel state, an army document and officials said.

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Mali Helicopter Fired ‘Close to’ UK Peacekeepers: London, UN Source

A Malian army helicopter fired several rockets "close to" British members of a UN peacekeeping force in the country, the UK defence ministry and UN said.

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EU Halting Military Training in Mali but Staying in Sahel

The EU decided to halt its military training missions in Mali but will keep a presence in the Sahel, the bloc's top diplomat said on Monday.

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Mali Says 203 Killed in Military Operation in Center

Mali's army said that it had killed 203 combatants in an operation in the center of Sahel state, an apparent uptick in violence in the conflict-torn country.

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Germany Considers Relocating Soldiers in Mali Mission

Germany would not rule out transferring its military mission in Mali to another country if the danger is too great.

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Seven UN Peacekeepers Killed in Central Mali Blast

Seven United Nations peacekeepers were killed when a logistical convoy struck an explosive device in central Mali.

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Twin Explosions Rock UN Camps in Mali

Two explosions rocked UN camps in the northern Mali city of Gao, causing damage but no casualties.

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