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Terrorist attack in Gao kills 2 Malian soldiers
TEHRAN, Mar. 08 (MNA) – Terrorist attack in eastern Mali claimed the lives of 10 terrorists and killed 2 Malian soldiers on Monday.
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Terrorist attacks left 27 Malian military forces killed
TEHRAN, Mar. 05 (MNA) – The Malian army announced that during the clashes between the terrorists and its forces, 27 Malian forces, as well as 70 terrorists, were killed.
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ISIL kills 40 civilians in northern Mali
TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – A Malian official announced that about 40 civilians of the country were killed by the ISIL elements during the past week.
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France, allies announce end of military occupation of in Mali
TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (MNA) – France and its allies in a European force has announced on Thursday they will begin withdrawing troops from Mali after nearly 10 years.
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By: Maryam Kamyab
FM Amir-Abdollahian meets Malian counterpart in Tehran
TEHRAN, Feb. 13 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdolahian met and held talks with his Malian counterpart, Abdoulaye Diop, at the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday.
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French soldier killed in attack on military camp in N Mali
TEHRAN, Jan. 23 (MNA) – A French soldier was killed in an attack on the Barkhane military camp in Gao, northern Mali, the French Presiden's office said in a statement on Sunday.
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French military base in Mali reportedly targeted
TEHRAN, Jan. 23 (MNA) – A French military base in Mali was targeted by a rocket attack early Sunday, according to media reports.
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Chad planning to send 1,000 additional troops to Mali
TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) – Mali's foreign affairs ministry said that Chad plans to deploy 1,000 additional soldiers to Mali to reinforce its troops battling insurgents there, as France scales back its military presence in Africa's Sahel region.
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Iran condemns terrorist attack in Mali
TEHRAN, Dec. 6 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh condemned a terrorist attack in Mali that led to the killing of dozens of civilians.
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At least 31 killed in central Mali after militants attack bus
TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – At least 31 people have been killed in central Mali after militants attacked a bus carrying civilians to a market, local officials have said.
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French soldier killed in Mali militant clash
TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – A French serviceman was killed early on Friday in a clash with an armed militant group in Mali, French officials said.
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Malian FM congratulates new Iranian foreign minister
TEHRAN, Sep. 10 (MNA) – The Foreign Minister of Mali has congratulated his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amir-Abdollahian on winning Parliament’s endorsement to become Iran’s foreign minister.
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Mali’s interim president survives stabbing attempt
TEHRAN, Jul. 20 (MNA) – Two armed men, including one who wielded a knife, attacked Mali's interim president Assimi Goita on Tuesday in the great mosque in the capital Bamako.
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15 UN peacekeepers injured in vehicle bomb attack in Mali
TEHRAN, Jun. 26 (MNA) – At least 15 UN peacekeepers were injured in a vehicle bomb attack targeting a temporary operational base in Mali, the UN mission in the country said.
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Mali court appoints Assimi Goita as interim president
TEHRAN, May 29 (MNA) – Mali's Constitutional Court ruled on Friday that the offices of vice president and interim president would be combined, making Vice President Colonel Assimi Goita the head of state.
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Malian ousted president, PM freed from military detention
TEHRAN, May 28 (MNA) – Mali’s military has released former interim President Bah Ndaw and Prime Minister Moctar Ouane, three days after detaining them and stripping them of their powers.
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Malian transitional Pres, PM resign to be released
TEHRAN, May 27 (MNA) – Malian transitional President Bah N'Daw and Prime Minister Moctar Ouane have resigned, after being arrested by the military on Monday following the formation of a new transitional government.
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UN calls for immediate release of Mali president, others
TEHRAN, May 26 (MNA) – UN Secretary General António Guterres has demanded the immediate release of Mali's President Bah Ndaw and PM Moctar Ouane, who have been detained by soldiers in a coup.
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Military in Mali detains country’s top officials
TEHRAN, May 25 (MNA) – Military officers in Mali detained the president, prime minister and defense minister of the interim government on Monday, just nine months after a military coup ousted the previous president.
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New PM appointed in Mali as gov. resigns
TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) – Mali's Prime Minister Moctar Ouane resigned and was subsequently reappointed transitional president, the Malian presidency announced Friday.
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Four UN peacekeepers killed in Mali attack: UN
TEHRAN, Apr. 03 (MNA) – At least four United Nations peacekeepers have been killed after suspected terrorists launched a major attack on their base in northern Mali, the UN mission says.
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French forces kill 19 civilians in Mali: UN report
TEHRAN, Mar. 31 (MNA) – According to a UN report, the airstrikes of French forces in Mali in January has killed at least 19 civilians.
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UN peacekeeper killed in Mali terrorist attack
TEHRAN, Jan. 16 (MNA) – A UN peacekeeper was killed in an attack in the Kidal region of Mali, due to the explosion of a mine planted by terrorists as a vehicle carrying UN soldiers passed over device.
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Six wounded in a suicide attack on French forces in Mali
TEHRAN, Jan. 09 (MNA) – The French Armed Forces Command has announced that six French soldiers have been wounded in a suicide attack on French troops in Gourma district, southern Mali.
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Iran-Mali friendly canceled: official
TEHRAN, Oct. 13 (MNA) – Iranian Football Federation announced a statement on Tuesday morning, noting that the friendly match between Iran and Mali senior men’s team have been canceled.
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Iran-Mali football friendly may be canceled
TEHRAN, Oct. 10 (MNA) – The Iranian Football Federation has announced that the body is closely following the reports of some Malian players’ infection with COVID-19.
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Mali president resigns after military mutiny
TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (MNA) – Mali President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita resigned on Tuesday and dissolved parliament hours after mutinying soldiers detained him at gunpoint.
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Esteghlal star Diabate sidelined for three weeks
TEHRAN, Feb. 04 (MNA) – Malian forward of Esteghlal FC, Cheick Diabate, is expected to miss three weeks after injuring his foot in Saturday match in Iran Professional League against Naft Masjed Soleyman.