Rome [Italy], July 14: The Malian army says about 30 troops have been killed and dozens more wounded during an operation to retake the northern town of Anefis from rebels. Tuareg separatists and fighters from an armed group linked to al-Qaeda captured Anefis in their latest series of simultaneous attacks on army positions across the country on July 4.
On Friday, the army said it had taken control of the town, some 100km (62 miles) from the strategic city of Kidal, after nearly a week of fighting. "I regret the loss of around 30 people, 30 fallen martyrs," army chief General Jean Elysee Dao told state TV, adding that about 60 were wounded, including some in serious condition. (DPA)
Source: Qatar Tribune
