Bamako (Reuters) - west Africa defense minister on Tuesday approved plans to accelerate the African troops deployed against islamist insurgents in the northern part of Mali, some areas of soldiers arrived to see next week.
In Mali, France has poured hundreds of troops in the days of air in a vast desert regions of the islamic union seized last year, combined with the "base" organization of the north African wing islamic maghreb al-qaida and Mali native MUJWA and Ann sall dining rebel groups.
The western region of the country focus on insurgents will use a start in northern Mali international attack.
"On January 15,, national defense chief of staff committee will hold a meeting in Bamako to approved emergency plan" mission, the economic community of west African states west African countries, ABU DuTuLei thank akko group head, told Reuters.
"I can tell you, in a week, forces will effectively on the ground," he said, their direct task will be to help stop the progress of the rebellion, and a complete intervention plan to continue to work.
He didn't say how many soldiers arrived.
The original schedule, 3300 strong the United Nations recognized the African troops - western logistics, capital and intelligence service support - initially did not foresee arrangements for the first nine months, due diligence after the limit.
Senegal, burkina faso, Niger, Nigeria and guinea provide the troops. But regional country Nigeria, this is because the lead mission, has warned that even though some troops arrived soon and in Mali training, will need more time.
The plan is fast tracking, French rushed up to response to a request for help, Mali government mobile list of islamic militants, last week threat to the central garrison town mopti and Sevare, its main airport.
France's defense ministry said on Monday, its purpose is deployed 2500 troops, Mali, in order to strengthen the Mali army, and eventually west Africa force.
"Safeguard Mali"
French prime minister let - mark Ayrault said, France's goal is to stop the islamist insurgents in order to "maintain the existence of Mali," and for African leading military action to pave the way.
U.S. officials say, Washington and French troops in Mali information sharing, and consider providing logistics, monitoring and lift capacity.
"We have made a promise," base "organization is won't find any place to hide," U.S. defense secretary Leon · palmer inside tower (Leon Panetta) tells a reporter, he began to visit Europe.
The French aircraft bombed mobile list of islamic militants, other insurgents launched a counterattack farther south, dislodging the government forces Diabaly town, 350 km (220 miles), from Bamako.
The French intervention to improve the eight French hostage "base" organization ally, the Sahara and 30000 French foreign nationals living in neighbouring countries, mainly is the threat of Muslim countries. Pay attention to revenge at home, France has been stepped up in public buildings and public transportation safety.
The United Nations says an estimated 30000 people escape from the latest scores, Mali, add more than 200000 have been displaced.
The United Nations secretary-general ban ki-moon on Monday in Mali, French military intervention led welcome, and expressed the hope that, this will prevent the attack of islamists.
Amnesty international said, at least six civilians were killed in the recent battle Konna town, after the bombing, the French rebel positions, and called on both sides to spare no effort non-combat.
France has repeatedly said it has abandoned its role, its former African colonial police, is one of the most difficult supporters of more efficient African troops deployment, and held in the United Nations security council meeting on Monday to discuss the crisis.
The French ambassador to the United Nations Gerard Araud tells a reporter, after the meeting, the United States, Canada, Belgium, Denmark and Germany also provide logistics support France Mali operation.
"I think, all the members of the security council expressed their support () and understand French decision," Araud told reporters.
European or other African union members will be allowed in the defense ministers' meeting in Bamako on Tuesday, a western diplomats told Reuters, asking not to be named.



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