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3 Malian soldiers killed in landmine explosion
At least three Malian soldiers lost their lives when the vehicle they were driving in hit a landmine in Mopti located in the central region of Mali.
According to a statement by the defence ministry, two others were wounded in the blast and have been taken to hospital for treatment.
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The northern region of Mali has been a battle field between Malian army and Al-Qaeda-linked militants for years with France (former colonial masters of Mali) joining in the battle since January 2013 to stop the advancement of militants to southern capital of Bamako.
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