Battle for Mali base has killed dozens of militants, army says
The army says it was involved in fierce fighting but disputes that Islamists took control of the garrison.
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"The enemy was eliminated and the attack was successfully repelled. Around 40 terrorists were eliminated."
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The army says it was involved in fierce fighting but disputes that Islamists took control of the garrison.
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