Chadian Soldiers Killed in Militant Attack in Mali

Two Chadian soldiers are dead after a suspected militant attack on a military checkpoint in northern Mali. Investigators say at least six other soldiers were wounded in the attack Wednesday in the town of Tessalit. Local officials say one civilian was killed. Security officials say suicide bombers detonated a car filled with explosives and the militants retreated during an exchange of gunfire with soldiers. There was no immediate claim of responsibility. But al-Qaida-linked militants have ...

© La Voix de l'Amérique - mercredi 23 octobre 2013