Mali conflict: BBC sees aftermath of fighting in Konna

26 January 2013 Last updated at 13:15 ET Help

French-led troops in Mali have taken control of the northern town of Gao, the French defence ministry has said.

The town was previously a stronghold of Islamist fighters after it was seized by an alliance of Tuareg rebels and Islamists last April.

There has also been fighting in the central town of Konna - the BBC's Mark Doyle is there.

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