French Troops Push Further Into Mali, Desperately Try To Surrender

The following report is from David Brooks, who is embedded with French troops on the front lines in Mali.

NIONI, MALI — It’s the morning of January 20th, and I am awoken to cries of “Nous nous rendons! Nous nous rendons!” (We surrender! We surrender!) Elements of the French 27th Mountain Infantry Brigade are attempting to surrender to a local shepherd.

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