Bamako: At least three Chadian soldiers were killed and four others injured after a suicide bomber blew himself up near a group of soldiers in the northern Malian town of Kidal on Friday.
Chadian and French soldiers have been stationed in the desert town since late January to fight Islamist rebels hiding in the region’s mountainous borderlands.
According to a witness, the bomber blew himself up next to a group of Chadian soldiers. Three were killed in the blast and several others were wounded.
The Chadian military official confirmed the death toll and added that four other soldiers were hurt.
Considered some of the best trained troops in desert warfare and stationed in some of the most dangerous areas, the Chadian army has suffered the heaviest casualties of any of Mali’s foreign allies and lost some 30 soldiers in fighting there.
A wave of deadly bombings and raids by al Qaeda-linked Islamist fighters has raised fears that Bamako is failing to reassert its control in northern Mali’s towns, after French forces drove the militants into desert and mountain hideouts.
Dear TNT Reader,
At The News Tribe, our mission is to bring you free, independent, and unbiased news and content that keeps you informed and empowered. We are committed to upholding the highest standards of journalism, as we understand that we are a platform for truth.
Apart from independent global news coverage, we also commit our unique focus on the Muslim world. In an age marked by the troubling rise of Islamophobia and widespread misrepresentation of Muslims in Western media, we strive to provide accurate and fair coverage.
But to continue doing so, we need your support. Even a small donation of 1$ can make a big difference. Your contribution will help us maintain the quality of our news and counteract the negative narratives that are so prevalent.
Please consider donating today to ensure we can keep delivering the news that matters. Together, we can make a positive impact on the world, and work towards a more inclusive, informed global society.
Donate Monthly Subscription Annual Subscription