Malian army chief reports 30 soldiers killed during Anefis operation

The Malian army has regained control of the northern town of Anefis after a week of fighting, with approximately 30 soldiers killed and around 60 wounded in the operation against Tuareg separatists and al-Qaeda-linked militants. General Jean Elysee Dao confirmed the casualties and noted that the Tuareg-led Azawad Liberation Front suffered significant losses during the conflict. Mali continues to face ongoing security challenges, with various armed groups operating in the region.

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