BAMAKO
As French and Malian armies' joint attacks to armed groups in northern Mali, Anadolu Agency is covering developments with three different teams in three different locations within Mali.
One AA teamis on the border between Mali and Moritania and cover the refugees' plight.
Having driven 36 hours in desert AA team is in Fassala, nearest point to northern Mali.
Another AA team is in Bamako, capital of Mali.
France is taking control of increasing number of cities in north and expected to hand their control over to Malian government in Bamako. The capital is bracing intense political activities.
Third group of AA journalists is in the area where armed groups are still controlling. After French and Malian forces took control of Gao, Timbuktu and some other cities, armed opposition is now outside Kidal. The city centre is also under French control.
Armed groups carry on attacks on French and its allies.
AA team met leaders of armed groups and reports developments as they happen.
