The number of troops from West Africa and Chad in Mali hit 1,000 soldiers, said French armed forces spokesman Thierry Burkhard on Monday. These troops form the basis of a force to fight Islamist rebels in the country.
The African-led contingent along with 2,150 French soldiers are helping the Malian army to push back al-Qaeda rebels peacefully, the French spokesman said. Meanwhile, the cargo planes from European nations, including the UK, have arrived in the country, as have supplies from the US.
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