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In reprisal to French military intervention against them, Malian jihadis have threatened “to attack the heart of France”. The French government has announced it will reinforce France’s "Vigipirate" anti-terrorist security plan. Paris is also concerned about the fate of seven French hostages who are currently being held in the Sahel.

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