The Malian Army battled al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb in the northern Sahel-Sahara desert for two days. Heavy casualties were reported on both sides but no casualty reports were issued. "The armed and security forces continue the pursuit operations on the field," according to the Malian Interior Ministry.
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