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Coverage dated July 18, 2026

Mali rebels ambush an army convoy, killing or capturing scores of soldiers

Headline from KOB 4

Islamic militants and a separatist group have ambushed a Malian army convoy in the north, resulting in the killing or capture of scores of soldiers. The Malian army confirmed the attack, stating that armed groups ambushed the convoy in the northern Gao region on Saturday.

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  1. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Scores of Malian soldiers are killed or captured in an ambush by militants in the north, rebels say (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Scores of Malian soldiers are killed or captured in an ambush by militants in the north, rebels say

  2. KOB 4

    Mali rebels ambush an army convoy, killing or capturing scores of soldiers (opens KOB 4)

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    Islamic militants and a separatist group have ambushed a Malian army convoy in the north, resulting in the killing or capture of scores of soldiers. The Malian army confirmed the attack, stating that armed groups ambushed the convoy in the northern Gao region on Saturday.

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