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13 French troops feared killed in Mali helicopter crash
Mali authorities have confirmed the death of no fewer than 13 French troops in a fatal helicopter crash during an operation against armed jihadists in the West African country.
The incident which happened on Monday evening was also confirmed by French President Emmanuel Macron in a statement where he expressed his “deep sadness” over the happenstance.
The helicopter crash comes weeks after another French soldier, Brigadier Ronan Pointeau, was killed after an explosive device detonated near his vehicle.
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Mali has suffered violence since 2012, when Islamist militants took over the north. With the help of France, Mali’s army has recaptured the territory.
However, insecurity there continues and the violence has spread to other countries in the region.
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