189 deaths in attack of Diabaly by Islamist Abu Zeid, one of the leaders of Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) has conducted himself operations. He had left the Mauritanian border, to prevent raids and French planes and went towards Diabaly.

Almansour Ag Mahmoud ‎ The plan of attack was in an operation conducted by three groups from three different directions Monday. These three groups were 1) that of Haroun Said (Abu Jemal ), which took over an intersection, south of the city, followed after 8 km by 2) group of Boubacar Ali (Abu Aîcha), which elements entered the north-east and took control of the area of Kala, located 15 km from Diabaly, and 3) group of Abdel Hamid (Abu Zeid), which entered the city from the east. After fierce fighting, the three groups were able to control Diabaly area and its surroundings. The first results reported death of 189 Malians (three Azawadis), destroying five tanks (two in Diabaly, two in south of the city and one in the village of Kala). Islamists have also managed to get hold of 19 vehicles, including six civilians. For loss side Ansar Edine, they amounted to six killed (A Sudanese, three Algerians, a Tunisian and a Tuareg Edou Ishag Tribe). The movement has also counted in its ranks wounded, eight fighters and have been identified Hamada Ag Ad Ali and another named Awragh. Two days after the control of the city and after intense bombing French, Islamist fighters have decided to make a tactical retreat, small waves, and the last car to have left the city the day before yesterday, belongs to Ansar Edine. Moreover, in a statement on 20.01.2013 at 15:15 GMT, Ansar Dine publishes first report: Sixty Malian soldiers killed, dozen wounded, two helicopters destroyed a large quantity of ammunition fell into the hands of the Mujahideen. Is added to the balance sheet, loot consisting of 15 vehicles and three tanks pulled by forces loyal. The movement has lamented the loss of eight fighters in the past 10 days. Among the achievements, "anticipating the attack predestined by the French to seize the city of Doutenza." The movement has arrested some spies and agents of the "enemy" inflicting "a blow," and proceeded to "the destruction of weapons and materials of the French army and Konna devices including high quality" . The movement has also provided details of military operations Konna, citing "a fierce battle" January 10 when the Malian army has suffered heavy losses, with 25 fighters and lamented 11 vehicles and 6 tanks and a large quantity of ammunition before being postponed until Sévaré. The Salafist movement claims to have "benefited" from his presence Konna to make known to the population level. He says that his fighters were not vigilant and seek no harm civil infrastructure of the city Konna. https://www.facebook.com/almansour.agmahmoud