French forces take airport, bridge in Gao, Mali
Published on: Saturday 26 January 2013
SEVARE, Mali — French forces took control of the airport and a key bridge in the radical Islamist stronghold of Gao under the cover of darkness early Saturday, marking a significant inroad into the heart of territory held by the al-Qaida-linked extremists. The move comes just two weeks after France launched its military offensive to rout […]
News source: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2013/01/26/french-forces-take-airport-bridge-in-gao-mali/