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Iran ready to share experiences in fighting terror with Mali

TEHRAN, May 29 (MNA) – The Iranian defense minister said Monday that the strategy of some Western countries in Africa is to pursue colonial goals and create tension and instability in the impoverished continent using terrorist groups as a tool.

Two Red Cross workers kidnapped in Mali: ICRC

TEHRAN, Mar. 05 (MNA) – Two employees from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) were kidnapped on Saturday in Mali, the ICRC's Mali branch said of the terrifying incident on their Twitter page.

Three UN peacekeepers killed in Mali blast

TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – Three United Nations peacekeepers were killed and five were seriously injured on Tuesday when their convoy struck a roadside bomb in central Mali, the UN mission said.

Suspected militants kill 10 Niger soldiers, Defense min. says

TEHRAN, Feb. 12 (MNA) – At least ten soldiers were killed in an ambush by a group of "armed terrorists" in southwestern Niger, close to the Mali border, the defense ministry said Saturday.

President receives credentials of new envoys (+Details)

TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) – Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi on Sunday received the credentials of the new envoys of Russia, Venezuela, Malaysia, and Mali.

Iran deputy FM reviews Tehran-Bamako ties with Malian FM, PM

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Diplomacy discussed the latest status of Iran-Mali economic cooperation in separate meetings with the foreign minister and prime minister of the African country.

Two UN peacekeepers shot dead near Timbuktu in Mali

TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) –An unidentified gunman has shot and killed two officers from the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Mali while they were on patrol near the city of Timbuktu, according to mission head El-Ghassim Wane.

Thousands protest in Mali over 'blasphemous' video

TEHRAN, Nov. 05 (MNA) – Thousands of demonstrators thronged Mali's capital Bamako on Friday to protest the publication of a video on social media deemed blasphemous against Islam.

Bomb explosion in Mali kills 2 UN peacekeepers, injures 4

TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) – The United Nations has said a mine blast in Mali has killed two UN peacekeepers and injured 4 more.

Over 10 killed, dozens wounded in Mali bus blast

TEHRAN, Oct. 14 (MNA) – At least 11 people were killed and 53 injured when a bus hit an explosive device in central Mali, according to a hospital source.

Amir-Abdollahian holds meetings with counterparts in NY

TEHRAN, Sep. 27 (MNA) –In continuation of his intensive talks on the sidelines of 77th UN General Assembly, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian met and held talks with Malian, Indonesian and Bruneian counterparts on Tuesday.

Amir-Abdollahian:

Iran, Mali agree on transfer of technology, defense coop.

TEHRAN, Aug. 24 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said on Wednesday that Iran and Mali agreed on the transfer of technology and cooperation in the field of defense industry.

Mali calls for boosting economic, scientific coop. with Iran

TEHRAN, Aug. 24 (MNA) – Hailing Iran's status in regional and international political equations, the Malian interim President called for strengthening the economic, commercial, and scientific cooperation between Tehran and Bamako.

Amir-Abdollahian:

Iran stresses enhancing coop. with Mali in all fields

TEHRAN, Aug. 23 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian emphasized the need for strengthening and expanding cooperation with Mali in all areas.

Iran ready to facilitate private sector ties with Mali

TEHRAN, Aug. 23 (MNA) – Stressing the need for expanding interactions between economic activists of Iran and Mali, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said that Iran is ready to ease cooperation between private sectors of the two countries.

Iran, Mali hold first joint economic commission

TEHRAN, Aug. 23 (MNA) – The first Iran-Mali joint economic commission was held on Tuesday with the participation of the foreign ministers of the two countries.

Iran FM meets Malian counterpart in Bamako

TEHRAN, Aug. 23 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Hossein Amir-Abdollahian met and held talks with his Malian counterpart.

Iranian FM departs for Mali and Tanzania

TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian on Monday departed for Bamako, the capital of Mali.

France rejects Mali allegations it sent weapons to terrorists

TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (MNA) – France has condemned what it describes as "obviously unfounded accusations" made by Malian foreign minister Abdelaye Diop, in a letter sent to the United Nations Security Council.

In central Mali:

Terrorists claim to have killed 4 Russia military instructors

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – An Al-Qaeda-affiliated terrorist group claimed to have killed four members from the Russian private security group Wagner in an ambush in central Mali.

42 Malian soldiers killed in suspected terrorist attacks

TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) – Forty-two Malian soldiers have died in a sophisticated weekend attack by suspected terrorists using drones artillery, authorities said Wednesday, the latest violent incident to rock the troubled Sahel country.

ISIL attack on N Mali leaves dozens killed

TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) – Malian army on late Monday reported that 21 people were killed after ISIL-affiliated terrorists attacked the northern country.

Two UN peacekeepers killed, 5 injured in N Mali: report

TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) – Two United Nations peacekeepers have been killed and five wounded by an improvised explosive device in northern Mali, the UN peacekeeping mission said on Tuesday.

Khatibzadeh strongly condemns terrorist attack in Mali

TEHRAN, Jun. 21 (MNA) – Iranian foreign ministry spokesman expressed sympathy with the Malian government and people over the terrorist attack in the country which resulted in the killing of some civilians.

Terrorist attacks on N Mali leaves dozens killed

TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) – News sources on Sunday night reported that 24 civilians were killed after an armed group attacked several regions in northern Mali.

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.

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.

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.

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.