In 2019, Operation Barkhane continued its direct action against armed terrorist groups, in particular in the Liptako Gourma region, with more than 100 operations conducted by the French army alone or jointly with partner forces. Two important figures of the RVIM (Rally for the Victory of Islam and Muslims), close to Iyad ag Ghali, were also neutralized: Djamel Okacha, alias Yahia Abou el Hamman, and Ali Maychou, alias Abderahmane al-Maghrebi.
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| In 2019, Operation Barkhane continued its direct action against armed terrorist groups, in particular in the Liptako Gourma region, with more than 100 operations conducted by the French army alone or jointly with partner forces (Picture source: French Army ) |
