French-led troops in Mali now control the ancient city of Timbuktu, in the city of Gao. French President Francois Hollande said,
"We are winning in Mali."
Mali now has 2,150 soldiers on their soil and 1,000 more soldiers coming from other countries who support this operation. The US is trying to aid Mali in this conflict with aerial refueling missions, on top of everything else they are doing for the situation. Many other countries, especially in Europe and English speaking West African countries, are coming to Mali's aid; furthermore, the European union said it will contribute $67 million to support the "African -led International Support Mission" to Mali.