French army general denies IS brought down helicopters in Mali

Friday, 29 November 2019 at 12:54

The French army on Friday clarified that the IS terror group was not responsible for bringing down two of its helicopters in Mali this week.

It contradicts an earlier statement from the terror group.

"There has been no gunfire from (the terrorists) on our helicopters," French army chief of staff François Lecointre told French radio station RFI.

The army explained that the helicopters crashed after colliding accidentally during a combat operation.

Lecointre added that France had no intention of withdrawing from Mali but pressed for their allies to do more.

More from International news

Israeli strikes kill 8 people in Gaza, medics say

Israeli strikes have killed at least eight Palestinians, including five police officers, in the Gaza Strip in two separate attacks on Sunday, according to medics and the interior ministry.
Crew from NASA's simulated Mars mission emerges after 378 days in isolation

The four members of a crew who took part in a simulated mission to Mars have emerged after 378 days in isolation at the US space agency's Johnson Space Center in Houston, an endeavor designed to help prepare for a possible future excursion by NASA astronauts to Earth's planetary neighbor.
Thousands join Indian opposition protest demanding poll chief's resignation

Thousands protested in Delhi on Sunday to demand the resignation of India's election chief over a revision of voter lists, the latest in more than a month of opposition demonstrations challenging Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Iranian negotiators continue talks in Doha aimed at ending conflict

Iranian negotiators were in Doha on Sunday for a third consecutive day of discussions with Qatari mediators aimed at reaching a deal to end the conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel.

H.H. Sheikh Mohammed announces launch of Dubai research campus 'Nad Zabeel'
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, has announced the launch of Nad Zabeel, Dubai’s future research, design, and innovation campus that aims to attract 30,000 researchers and specialists.
H.H. Sheikh Khaled meets global leaders in energy, AI at Abu Dhabi's ENACT Majlis
His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has met with global leaders in energy, technology, artificial intelligence, and investment participating in ENACT Majlis, held at the Abu Dhabi Energy Center on Sunday.
Sharjah airlifts 140 tonnes of essential aid for winter to Gaza
Sharjah Charity International (SCI) has airlifted 140 tonnes of aid to the Gaza Strip under its “Warm Winter for Gaza” campaign.