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US begins transporting French troops, equipment to Mali

PARIS - The United States has started transporting French soldiers and equipment to Mali as part of its logistical aid to French forces fighting Islamist militants in the north of the country, a US official said on Tuesday.
Paris has launched a military campaign against Islamist fighters in Mali at the request of the Malian government, amid fears the vast desert country could become a launchpad for international attacks.
"We have started air lifting French army personnel and equipment to Bamako from Istres," said Benjamin Benson, a spokesman for US Africa Command (AFRICOM).