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Mali: Mali Islamists capture strategic town, residents flee

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Source: Reuters - AlertNet
Country: Mali

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 02:03 GMT

Source: reuters // Reuters

  • Rebels say have taken Konna from government troops

  • Fighting could squash hopes of peace talks

  • Rebel spokesman says fighting at other locations

By Tiemoko Diallo

BAMAKO, Jan 10 (Reuters) - Islamist rebels drove the Malian army out of the strategic northern town of Konna on Thursday, residents said, in the fiercest fighting since militant groups seized control of northern Mali nine months ago.

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