“‘In the night of May 17 to 18, French special forces carried out an operation in northern Mali. Four terrorists were killed during the ensuing combat. Among them was Amada Ag Hama, who used the alias ‘Abdelkarim the Tuareg,’ ’ the ministry’s statement said, using an alternative spelling of Targui.”
Source: France Says Troops Killed Qaeda Commander in Mali – NYTimes.com
