French Drop Bombs in Mali

Berita Kocar Kacir on

Sunday, January 13, 2013

BAMAKO - French fighter jets deployed troops in the capital of Mali, Bamako and bombard militant strongholds in the northern region of the country. France was waiting for help from the West African troops to evict militants in the north.

Mode of State has decided to support Mali, eradicate militant movement affiliated with Al-Qaeda. The attacks were concentrated in the area adjacent to the City of Timbuktu and Gao.

According to the French Defense Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian, sudden intervention carried his country was successfully repulsed a militant attempt to dominate Bamako. Le Drian promise, French fighter jets will continue bombardment in the region.

"The president promised that, we all have to destroy the terrorists who are threatening the security of Mali, our own country, and Europe," said Le Drian, as quoted by Reuters on Monday (01/14/2013).

On Sunday, the City of Lere and Douentza all-out attack. Jet France continued to strike the area in the City Left the nest of militant groups.

France deployed four Rafale jets to attack training camps, logistics and infrastructure depot belonging to the militants. The attacks were intended to prevent the militants back to the base defenses.

"We've blocked the terrorists and today, we will destroy his base," said French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius.

Meanwhile in Bamako, about 100 French troops had arrived by using military cargo aircraft. The city looked quite calm, the wind was blowing the dust off the accompaniment of the Sahara Desert. Citizens of African countries was quite welcome French intervention. They put French flags on their vehicles.

"We thank you, France came to help us. We hope this assistance continues until the northern region free," said one resident Mariam Sidibe. (AUL)

Labels: France, Internasional, News, United States (U.S.), War, World

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