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LONDON: British troops have fatally shot two Islamist fighters, believed to belong to Daesh, in Mali. The shooting is the first contact experienced by regular UK forces since combat operations in Afghanistan drew to a close in 2014. The soldiers came under attack while on patrol as a part of a UN mission in Mali, where local forces have required support from Western allies —
Published: 6:00 AM May 7, 2021 The second UK Taskforce to deploy to the United Nations Peacekeeping Operation in Mali is undertaking its final mission rehearsal exercise prior to deployment. - Credit: Garry Fox Norfolk-based soldiers who are to deploy on the United Nations Peacekeeping Operation in Mali have completed their final mission rehearsal exercise. The second UK Taskforce to deploy to the United Nations Peacekeeping Operation in Mali is undertaking its final mission rehearsal exercise prior to deployment. - Credit: Garry Fox Soldiers from C Squadron, 1st The Queen’s Dragoon Gu...