French soldiers stand near Ivorian soldiers in Toumodi, during a military training ahead of the departure of Ivorian soldiers for Mali, Apr. 6, 2013.
French Troops Move Against Islamist Base in Mali -- Voice of America
French troops in northern Mali have launched a new operation against a suspected Islamist militant base near the city of Gao.
A reporter for VOA said Monday that a force of about 1,000 soldiers, backed by tanks, helicopters and drones, is moving against the base in the small town of Bourem.
Al-Qaida-linked militants fled to remote areas after French and Malian government troops drove them out of northern Mali's main cities and towns in a January offensive.
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Mali crisis: France in big offensive against Islamists -- BBC
French Troops Launch Major Offensive Against Mali Islamists: Reports -- RTT
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France withdraws first batch of soldiers from Mali -- Global Post/AFP
Mali: France Withdraws First Soldiers From Mali -- AllAfrica.com
France wants to keep 1,000 soldiers in Mali permanently -- BBC
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