Mali conflict: French troops to face combat 'within hours'

A security source announced plans to "take back Diabaly with the French".


French fighter jets have launched strikes on Diabaly, but a regional security
source said the insurgents were still there.


France's deployment of ground forces came as defence sources said the country
would triple its force in Mali to 2,500.


Nigerian troops for [...]
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http://www.ezonearticle.com/2013/01/16/mali-conflict-french-troops-to-face-combat-within-hours/