Islamists Seize Town In Central Mali -- Voice Of America
Witnesses say Islamist militants have seized a town from government troops in central Mali.
A spokesman for militant group Ansar Dine says Islamist fighters took control of Konna at 11 a.m. local time Thursday. Residents of Konna confirmed the takeover to VOA's French to Africa Service.
Malian army troops and militants clashed near Konna on Wednesday and again Thursday, amid indications that Islamist groups that control northern Mali are trying to push into the government-controlled south. Konna is about 45 kilometers outside of the city of Mopti, a key stronghold for the government.
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