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ROYAL AIR FORCE CHINOOKS CONDUCT SUPPORT OPERATIONS IN WEST AFRICA
Pictured. A Danish helicopter being static refuelled by TSW at Gao.
Personnel from RAF Odiham have been deployed in non-combat roles in Mali since 2018 with the aircraft contributing a unique logistical capability to the French-led operation. The Chinooks and aircrew allow French troops to cover a much larger field of operations by moving personnel to the front-line of activity, eliminating the need for dangerous road moves, and help move vital support equipment to strategic locations.© MOD / Crown Copyright / eyevine
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ROYAL AIR FORCE CHINOOKS CONDUCT SUPPORT OPERATIONS IN WEST AFRICA
Pictured is an RAF Chinook Mk6A lifting a French Army Panhard Véhicule Blindé Léger, also known by its acronym Panhard VBL or simply VBL, it is a French wheeled 4x4 all-terrain vehicle
A crew from C Flt, 18 Sqn, RAF Odiham, operating on Op NEWCOMBE as part of 1310 Flt. Working in conjunction with RAF and British Army personnel from Joint Helicopter Support Squadron, RAF Benson. Tasking in support of the French, Groupement Tactique Desert de l'Air (GTD-A).
It is currently rainy season in the Sahel, making ground movement difficult. The unique heavy lift capability of the Chinook allowed a replacement vehicle to be delivered over a long distance where ground movement is difficult.
Personnel from RAF Odiham have been deployed in non-combat roles in Mali since 2018 with the aircraft contributing a unique logistical capability to the French-led operation.
The Chinooks and aircrew allow French troops to cover a much larger field of operations by moving personnel to the front-line of activity, eliminating the need for dangerous road moves, and help move vital support equipment to strategic locations.
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ROYAL AIR FORCE CHINOOKS CONDUCT SUPPORT OPERATIONS IN WEST AFRICA
Pictured is an RAF Chinook Mk6A lifting a French Army Panhard Véhicule Blindé Léger, also known by its acronym Panhard VBL or simply VBL, it is a French wheeled 4x4 all-terrain vehicle
A crew from C Flt, 18 Sqn, RAF Odiham, operating on Op NEWCOMBE as part of 1310 Flt. Working in conjunction with RAF and British Army personnel from Joint Helicopter Support Squadron, RAF Benson. Tasking in support of the French, Groupement Tactique Desert de l'Air (GTD-A).
It is currently rainy season in the Sahel, making ground movement difficult. The unique heavy lift capability of the Chinook allowed a replacement vehicle to be delivered over a long distance where ground movement is difficult.
Personnel from RAF Odiham have been deployed in non-combat roles in Mali since 2018 with the aircraft contributing a unique logistical capability to the French-led operation.
The Chinooks and aircrew allow French troops to cover a much larger field of operations by moving personnel to the front-line of activity, eliminating the need for dangerous road moves, and help move vital support equipment to strategic locations.
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DUKAS_118333328_EYE
ROYAL AIR FORCE CHINOOKS CONDUCT SUPPORT OPERATIONS IN WEST AFRICA
Pictured is an RAF Chinook Mk6A delivering a French Army Panhard Véhicule Blindé Léger, also known by its acronym Panhard VBL or simply VBL, it is a French wheeled 4x4 all-terrain vehicle
A crew from C Flt, 18 Sqn, RAF Odiham, operating on Op NEWCOMBE as part of 1310 Flt. Working in conjunction with RAF and British Army personnel from Joint Helicopter Support Squadron, RAF Benson. Tasking in support of the French, Groupement Tactique Desert de l'Air (GTD-A).
It is currently rainy season in the Sahel, making ground movement difficult. The unique heavy lift capability of the Chinook allowed a replacement vehicle to be delivered over a long distance where ground movement is difficult.
Personnel from RAF Odiham have been deployed in non-combat roles in Mali since 2018 with the aircraft contributing a unique logistical capability to the French-led operation.
The Chinooks and aircrew allow French troops to cover a much larger field of operations by moving personnel to the front-line of activity, eliminating the need for dangerous road moves, and help move vital support equipment to strategic locations.
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DUKAS_118333329_EYE
ROYAL AIR FORCE CHINOOKS CONDUCT SUPPORT OPERATIONS IN WEST AFRICA
A CH-47 from 18 Sqn RAF Odiham on Op NEWCOMBE.
Personnel from RAF Odiham have been deployed in non-combat roles in Mali since 2018 with the aircraft contributing a unique logistical capability to the French-led operation.
The Chinooks and aircrew allow French troops to cover a much larger field of operations by moving personnel to the front-line of activity, eliminating the need for dangerous road moves, and help move vital support equipment to strategic locations.© MOD / Crown Copyright / eyevine
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ROYAL AIR FORCE CHINOOKS CONDUCT SUPPORT OPERATIONS IN WEST AFRICA
Pictured. 1AMW, 99Sqn, TSW, Op NEWCOMBE CH47 Engineers are CH47 unload for cab rotation. Oshkosh onload, asset rotated on 6 August 2020 for Operation Newcombe in Mali.
CH47 asset rotation. Oshkosh redeployment following a reduction from full night stop to a day tasking. Excellent effort from all parties, TSW, 1AMW, 99Sqn ALM, Op NEWCOMBE DLG, Op NEWCOMBE CH47 Engineers. TSW were able to, at very short notice provide, the C17 with an uplift of fuel from the online Oshkosh, whilst simultaneously on-loading the returning Oshkosh. Fantastic flexibility enabled the return of a high profile asset, against a challenging timeframe. This task highlights the “can do” attitude found within the Logistics Branch and Trades.
Personnel from RAF Odiham have been deployed in non-combat roles in Mali since 2018 with the aircraft contributing a unique logistical capability to the French-led operation.
The Chinooks and aircrew allow French troops to cover a much larger field of operations by moving personnel to the front-line of activity, eliminating the need for dangerous road moves, and help move vital support equipment to strategic locations.© MOD / Crown Copyright / eyevine
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ROYAL AIR FORCE CHINOOKS CONDUCT SUPPORT OPERATIONS IN WEST AFRICA
A CH-47 from 18 Sqn RAF Odiham on Op NEWCOMBE.
Personnel from RAF Odiham have been deployed in non-combat roles in Mali since 2018 with the aircraft contributing a unique logistical capability to the French-led operation.
The Chinooks and aircrew allow French troops to cover a much larger field of operations by moving personnel to the front-line of activity, eliminating the need for dangerous road moves, and help move vital support equipment to strategic locations.© MOD / Crown Copyright / eyevine
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Mali - Elections 2013
Bamako, Mali - 11 August 2013
European Union Chief Observer Louis Michel monitors a polling station during the presidential election.
Mali's presidential election goes to a second round on 11 August 2013.
The European Union, in response to an invitation by the authorities of the Malian Republic, is deploying a mission to observe the Presidential Election on 28th of July and 11th of August 2013.
Photo: Ezequiel Scagnetti
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Mali - Elections 2013
Bamako, Mali - 11 August 2013
European Union Chief Observer Louis Michel monitors a polling station during the presidential election.
Mali's presidential election goes to a second round on 11 August 2013.
The European Union, in response to an invitation by the authorities of the Malian Republic, is deploying a mission to observe the Presidential Election on 28th of July and 11th of August 2013.
Photo: Ezequiel Scagnetti
(FOTO:DUKAS/REPORTERS)
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Mali - Elections 2013
Bamako, Mali - 11 August 2013
European Union Chief Observer Louis Michel monitors a polling station during the presidential election.
Mali's presidential election goes to a second round on 11 August 2013.
The European Union, in response to an invitation by the authorities of the Malian Republic, is deploying a mission to observe the Presidential Election on 28th of July and 11th of August 2013.
Photo: Ezequiel Scagnetti
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Mali - Elections 2013
Bamako, Mali - 11 August 2013
Election day.
Mali's presidential election goes to a second round on 11 August 2013.
Photo: Ezequiel Scagnetti
(FOTO:DUKAS/REPORTERS)
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Mali - Elections 2013
Bamako, Mali - 11 August 2013
European Union Chief Observer Louis Michel monitors a polling station during the presidential election.
Mali's presidential election goes to a second round on 11 August 2013.
The European Union, in response to an invitation by the authorities of the Malian Republic, is deploying a mission to observe the Presidential Election on 28th of July and 11th of August 2013.
Photo: Ezequiel Scagnetti
(FOTO:DUKAS/REPORTERS)
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Mali - Elections 2013
Bamako, Mali - 11 August 2013
European Union Chief Observer Louis Michel addresses a press conference in a polling station of Bamako.
Mali's presidential election goes to a second round on 11th August 2013.
The European Union, in response to an invitation by the authorities of the Malian Republic, is deploying a mission to observe the Presidential Election on 28th of July and 11th of August 2013.
Photo: Ezequiel Scagnetti
(FOTO:DUKAS/REPORTERS)
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Mali - Elections 2013
Bamako, Mali - 11 August 2013
European Union Chief Observer Louis Michel addresses a press conference in a polling station of Bamako.
Mali's presidential election goes to a second round on 11th August 2013.
The European Union, in response to an invitation by the authorities of the Malian Republic, is deploying a mission to observe the Presidential Election on 28th of July and 11th of August 2013.
Photo: Ezequiel Scagnetti
(FOTO:DUKAS/REPORTERS)
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Mali - Elections 2013
Bamako, Mali - 11 August 2013
European Union Chief Observer Louis Michel monitors the counting of votes in a polling station of Bamako.
Mali's presidential election goes to a second round on 11th August 2013.
The European Union, in response to an invitation by the authorities of the Malian Republic, is deploying a mission to observe the Presidential Election on 28th of July and 11th of August 2013.
Photo: Ezequiel Scagnetti
(FOTO:DUKAS/REPORTERS)
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Mali - Elections 2013
Bamako, Mali - 11 August 2013
European Union Chief Observer Louis Michel monitors the counting of votes in a polling station of Bamako.
Mali's presidential election goes to a second round on 11th August 2013.
The European Union, in response to an invitation by the authorities of the Malian Republic, is deploying a mission to observe the Presidential Election on 28th of July and 11th of August 2013.
Photo: Ezequiel Scagnetti
(FOTO:DUKAS/REPORTERS)
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Mali - Elections 2013
Bamako, Mali - 11 August 2013
Counting of votes.
Mali's presidential election goes to a second round on 11th August 2013.
Photo: Ezequiel Scagnetti
(FOTO:DUKAS/REPORTERS)
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Mali - Elections 2013
Bamako, Mali - 11 August 2013
Counting of votes.
Mali's presidential election goes to a second round on 11th August 2013.
Photo: Ezequiel Scagnetti
(FOTO:DUKAS/REPORTERS)
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Mali - Elections 2013
Bamako, Mali - 11 August 2013
Counting of votes.
Mali's presidential election goes to a second round on 11th August 2013.
Photo: Ezequiel Scagnetti
(FOTO:DUKAS/REPORTERS)
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Mali - Elections 2013
Bamako, Mali - 11 August 2013
European Union Chief Observer Louis Michel monitors the counting of votes in a polling station of Bamako.
Mali's presidential election goes to a second round on 11th August 2013.
The European Union, in response to an invitation by the authorities of the Malian Republic, is deploying a mission to observe the Presidential Election on 28th of July and 11th of August 2013.
Photo: Ezequiel Scagnetti
(FOTO:DUKAS/REPORTERS)
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Mali - Elections 2013
Bamako, Mali - 11 August 2013
European Union Chief Observer Louis Michel monitors the counting of votes in a polling station of Bamako.
Mali's presidential election goes to a second round on 11th August 2013.
The European Union, in response to an invitation by the authorities of the Malian Republic, is deploying a mission to observe the Presidential Election on 28th of July and 11th of August 2013.
Photo: Ezequiel Scagnetti
(FOTO:DUKAS/REPORTERS)
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Mali - Elections 2013
Bamako, Mali - 11 August 2013
European Union Chief Observer Louis Michel monitors the counting of votes in a polling station of Bamako.
Mali's presidential election goes to a second round on 11th August 2013.
The European Union, in response to an invitation by the authorities of the Malian Republic, is deploying a mission to observe the Presidential Election on 28th of July and 11th of August 2013.
Photo: Ezequiel Scagnetti
(FOTO:DUKAS/REPORTERS)
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Mali - Elections 2013
Bamako, Mali - 11 August 2013
European Union Chief Observer Louis Michel monitors the counting of votes in a polling station of Bamako.
Mali's presidential election goes to a second round on 11th August 2013.
The European Union, in response to an invitation by the authorities of the Malian Republic, is deploying a mission to observe the Presidential Election on 28th of July and 11th of August 2013.
Photo: Ezequiel Scagnetti
(FOTO:DUKAS/REPORTERS)
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Mali - Elections 2013
Bamako, Mali - 11 August 2013
A Malian woman cast her vote in a polling station.
Mali's presidential election goes to a second round on 11 August 2013.
Photo: Ezequiel Scagnetti
(FOTO:DUKAS/REPORTERS)
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Mali - Elections 2013
Bamako, Mali - 11 August 2013
European Observers arrive to a polling station in Bamako.
Mali's presidential election goes to a second round on 11 August 2013.
The European Union, in response to an invitation by the authorities of the Malian Republic, is deploying a mission to observe the Presidential Election on 28th of July and 11th of August 2013.
Photo: Ezequiel Scagnetti
(FOTO:DUKAS/REPORTERS)
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Mali - Elections 2013
Bamako, Mali - 11 August 2013
Malian President Dioncunda Traore votes in a polling station during the presidential election.
Mali's presidential election goes to a second round on 11 August 2013.
Photo: Ezequiel Scagnetti
(FOTO:DUKAS/REPORTERS)
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Mali - Elections 2013
Bamako, Mali - 11 August 2013
A Malian man votes in a polling station during the presidential election.
Mali's presidential election goes to a second round on 11 August 2013.
Photo: Ezequiel Scagnetti
(FOTO:DUKAS/REPORTERS)
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Mali - Elections 2013
Bamako, Mali - 11 August 2013
A Malian man votes in a polling station during the presidential election.
Mali's presidential election goes to a second round on 11 August 2013.
Photo: Ezequiel Scagnetti
(FOTO:DUKAS/REPORTERS)
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Mali - Elections 2013
Bamako, Mali - 11 August 2013
European Union Chief Observer Louis Michel monitors a polling station during the presidential election.
Mali's presidential election goes to a second round on 11 August 2013.
The European Union, in response to an invitation by the authorities of the Malian Republic, is deploying a mission to observe the Presidential Election on 28th of July and 11th of August 2013.
Photo: Ezequiel Scagnetti
(FOTO:DUKAS/REPORTERS)
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Mali - Elections 2013
Bamako, Mali - 11 August 2013
European Union Chief Observer Louis Michel monitors a polling station during the presidential election.
Mali's presidential election goes to a second round on 11 August 2013.
The European Union, in response to an invitation by the authorities of the Malian Republic, is deploying a mission to observe the Presidential Election on 28th of July and 11th of August 2013.
Photo: Ezequiel Scagnetti
(FOTO:DUKAS/REPORTERS)
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Mali - Elections 2013
Bamako, Mali - 11 August 2013
Election day.
Mali's presidential election goes to a second round on 11 August 2013.
Photo: Ezequiel Scagnetti
(FOTO:DUKAS/REPORTERS)
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Mali - Elections 2013
Bamako, Mali - 11 August 2013
European Union Chief Observer Louis Michel monitors a polling station during the presidential election.
Mali's presidential election goes to a second round on 11 August 2013.
The European Union, in response to an invitation by the authorities of the Malian Republic, is deploying a mission to observe the Presidential Election on 28th of July and 11th of August 2013.
Photo: Ezequiel Scagnetti
(FOTO:DUKAS/REPORTERS)
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Mali - Elections 2013
Bamako, Mali - 11 August 2013
A Malian girl poses for the photographer in a polling station.
Mali's presidential election goes to a second round on 11 August 2013.
Photo: Ezequiel Scagnetti
(FOTO:DUKAS/REPORTERS)
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Mali - Elections 2013
Bamako, Mali - 11 August 2013
A Malian woman cast her vote in a polling station.
Mali's presidential election goes to a second round on 11 August 2013.
Photo: Ezequiel Scagnetti
(FOTO:DUKAS/REPORTERS)
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Mali - Elections 2013
Bamako, Mali - 11 August 2013
A Malian girl poses with the European Union Chief Observer Louis Michel in a polling station.
Mali's presidential election goes to a second round on 11 August 2013.
The European Union, in response to an invitation by the authorities of the Malian Republic, is deploying a mission to observe the Presidential Election on 28th of July and 11th of August 2013.
Photo: Ezequiel Scagnetti
(FOTO:DUKAS/REPORTERS)
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Mali - Elections 2013
Bamako, Mali - 11 August 2013
A Malian election staff transports a ballots box after the counting of votes.
Mali's presidential election goes to a second round on 11th August 2013.
Photo: Ezequiel Scagnetti
(FOTO:DUKAS/REPORTERS)
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Mali - Elections 2013
Bamako, Mali - 11 August 2013
A Malian election staff transports a ballots box after the counting of votes.
Mali's presidential election goes to a second round on 11th August 2013.
Photo: Ezequiel Scagnetti
(FOTO:DUKAS/REPORTERS)
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Mali - Elections 2013
Bamako, Mali - 11 August 2013
A Malian election staff transports a ballots box after the counting of votes.
Mali's presidential election goes to a second round on 11th August 2013.
Photo: Ezequiel Scagnetti
(FOTO:DUKAS/REPORTERS)
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DUKAS_32998159_REP
Mali - Elections 2013
Bamako, Mali - 11 August 2013
European Union Chief Observer Louis Michel addresses a press conference in a polling station of Bamako.
Mali's presidential election goes to a second round on 11th August 2013.
The European Union, in response to an invitation by the authorities of the Malian Republic, is deploying a mission to observe the Presidential Election on 28th of July and 11th of August 2013.
Photo: Ezequiel Scagnetti
(FOTO:DUKAS/REPORTERS)
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French troops deployed in Mali
January 19, 2013 - Niono, Mali: Mali troops tow a broken Armoured Personal Carrier in central Niono. Niono is the last government controlled location before Diabaly, a city under islamist militants control since the 14th of January.
Several insurgent groups have been fighting a campaign against the Malian government for independence or greater autonomy for northern Mali, an area known as Azawad. The National Movement for the Liberation of Azawad (MNLA), an organisation fighting to make Azawad an independent homeland for the Tuareg people, had taken control of the region by April 2012.
The Malian government pledge to the French army to help the national troops to stop the rebellion advance towards the capital Bamako. The french troops started aerial attacks on rebel positions in the centre of the country and deployed several hundred special forces men to counter attack the advance on the ground. (Paulo Nunes dos Santos/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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French troops deployed in Mali
January 19, 2013 - Niono, Mali: Mali troops at a checkpoint in central Niono. Niono is the last government controlled location before Diabaly, a city under islamist militants control since the 14th of January.
Several insurgent groups have been fighting a campaign against the Malian government for independence or greater autonomy for northern Mali, an area known as Azawad. The National Movement for the Liberation of Azawad (MNLA), an organisation fighting to make Azawad an independent homeland for the Tuareg people, had taken control of the region by April 2012.
The Malian government pledge to the French army to help the national troops to stop the rebellion advance towards the capital Bamako. The french troops started aerial attacks on rebel positions in the centre of the country and deployed several hundred special forces men to counter attack the advance on the ground. (Paulo Nunes dos Santos/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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French troops deployed in Mali
January 19, 2013 - Niono, Mali: Local residents watch a convoy of french troops arriving at Niono village, the last government controlled location before Diabaly, a city under islamist militants control since the 14th of January.
Several insurgent groups have been fighting a campaign against the Malian government for independence or greater autonomy for northern Mali, an area known as Azawad. The National Movement for the Liberation of Azawad (MNLA), an organisation fighting to make Azawad an independent homeland for the Tuareg people, had taken control of the region by April 2012.
The Malian government pledge to the French army to help the national troops to stop the rebellion advance towards the capital Bamako. The french troops started aerial attacks on rebel positions in the centre of the country and deployed several hundred special forces men to counter attack the advance on the ground. (Paulo Nunes dos Santos/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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French troops deployed in Mali
January 19, 2013 - Niono, Mali: French Army men gather in Niono's main square near the Mali police headquarters. Niono is the last government controlled location before Diabaly, a city under islamist militants control since the 14th of January.
Several insurgent groups have been fighting a campaign against the Malian government for independence or greater autonomy for northern Mali, an area known as Azawad. The National Movement for the Liberation of Azawad (MNLA), an organisation fighting to make Azawad an independent homeland for the Tuareg people, had taken control of the region by April 2012.
The Malian government pledge to the French army to help the national troops to stop the rebellion advance towards the capital Bamako. The french troops started aerial attacks on rebel positions in the centre of the country and deployed several hundred special forces men to counter attack the advance on the ground. (Paulo Nunes dos Santos/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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French troops deployed in Mali
January 19, 2013 - Niono, Mali: French Army men gather in Niono's main square near the Mali police headquarters. Niono is the last government controlled location before Diabaly, a city under islamist militants control since the 14th of January.
Several insurgent groups have been fighting a campaign against the Malian government for independence or greater autonomy for northern Mali, an area known as Azawad. The National Movement for the Liberation of Azawad (MNLA), an organisation fighting to make Azawad an independent homeland for the Tuareg people, had taken control of the region by April 2012.
The Malian government pledge to the French army to help the national troops to stop the rebellion advance towards the capital Bamako. The french troops started aerial attacks on rebel positions in the centre of the country and deployed several hundred special forces men to counter attack the advance on the ground. (Paulo Nunes dos Santos/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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French troops deployed in Mali
January 19, 2013 - Niono, Mali: French Army men gather in Niono's main square near the Mali police headquarters. Niono is the last government controlled location before Diabaly, a city under islamist militants control since the 14th of January.
Several insurgent groups have been fighting a campaign against the Malian government for independence or greater autonomy for northern Mali, an area known as Azawad. The National Movement for the Liberation of Azawad (MNLA), an organisation fighting to make Azawad an independent homeland for the Tuareg people, had taken control of the region by April 2012.
The Malian government pledge to the French army to help the national troops to stop the rebellion advance towards the capital Bamako. The french troops started aerial attacks on rebel positions in the centre of the country and deployed several hundred special forces men to counter attack the advance on the ground. (Paulo Nunes dos Santos/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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French troops deployed in Mali
January 19, 2013 - Markala, Mali: French Army men take defensive position in the outskirts of Markala, in preparation for an advance towards the northern city of Diabaly, under siege by islamist militants since the 14th of January.
Several insurgent groups have been fighting a campaign against the Malian government for independence or greater autonomy for northern Mali, an area known as Azawad. The National Movement for the Liberation of Azawad (MNLA), an organisation fighting to make Azawad an independent homeland for the Tuareg people, had taken control of the region by April 2012.
The Malian government pledge to the French army to help the national troops to stop the rebellion advance towards the capital Bamako. The french troops started aerial attacks on rebel positions in the centre of the country and deployed several hundred special forces men to counter attack the advance on the ground. (Paulo Nunes dos Santos/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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French troops deployed in Mali
January 19, 2013 - Niono, Mali: French Army men gather in Niono's main square near the Mali police headquarters. Niono is the last government controlled location before Diabaly, a city under islamist militants control since the 14th of January.
Several insurgent groups have been fighting a campaign against the Malian government for independence or greater autonomy for northern Mali, an area known as Azawad. The National Movement for the Liberation of Azawad (MNLA), an organisation fighting to make Azawad an independent homeland for the Tuareg people, had taken control of the region by April 2012.
The Malian government pledge to the French army to help the national troops to stop the rebellion advance towards the capital Bamako. The french troops started aerial attacks on rebel positions in the centre of the country and deployed several hundred special forces men to counter attack the advance on the ground. (Paulo Nunes dos Santos/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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French troops deployed in Mali
January 19, 2013 - Markala, Mali: French Army men take defensive position in the outskirts of Markala, in preparation for an advance towards the northern city of Diabaly, under siege by islamist militants since the 14th of January.
Several insurgent groups have been fighting a campaign against the Malian government for independence or greater autonomy for northern Mali, an area known as Azawad. The National Movement for the Liberation of Azawad (MNLA), an organisation fighting to make Azawad an independent homeland for the Tuareg people, had taken control of the region by April 2012.
The Malian government pledge to the French army to help the national troops to stop the rebellion advance towards the capital Bamako. The french troops started aerial attacks on rebel positions in the centre of the country and deployed several hundred special forces men to counter attack the advance on the ground. (Paulo Nunes dos Santos/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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French troops deployed in Mali
January 19, 2013 - Markala, Mali: French Army men take defensive position in the outskirts of Markala, in preparation for an advance towards the northern city of Diabaly, under siege by islamist militants since the 14th of January.
Several insurgent groups have been fighting a campaign against the Malian government for independence or greater autonomy for northern Mali, an area known as Azawad. The National Movement for the Liberation of Azawad (MNLA), an organisation fighting to make Azawad an independent homeland for the Tuareg people, had taken control of the region by April 2012.
The Malian government pledge to the French army to help the national troops to stop the rebellion advance towards the capital Bamako. The french troops started aerial attacks on rebel positions in the centre of the country and deployed several hundred special forces men to counter attack the advance on the ground. (Paulo Nunes dos Santos/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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French troops deployed in Mali
January 19, 2013 - Markala, Mali: French Army men take defensive position in the outskirts of Markala, in preparation for an advance towards the northern city of Diabaly, under siege by islamist militants since the 14th of January.
Several insurgent groups have been fighting a campaign against the Malian government for independence or greater autonomy for northern Mali, an area known as Azawad. The National Movement for the Liberation of Azawad (MNLA), an organisation fighting to make Azawad an independent homeland for the Tuareg people, had taken control of the region by April 2012.
The Malian government pledge to the French army to help the national troops to stop the rebellion advance towards the capital Bamako. The french troops started aerial attacks on rebel positions in the centre of the country and deployed several hundred special forces men to counter attack the advance on the ground. (Paulo Nunes dos Santos/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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