2e REP in Mali: 2 months exactly!

March 27, 2013 · Posted in 2rep, mali

Legionnaires of the 2nd Foreign Parachute Regiment (2e REP) have been operating in Mali for 2 months exactly. Since January 28, when they jumped on Timbuktu. In these days, the legionnaires are operating in the Adrar mountains in northeastern Mali. They are patrolling and searching hideouts of Islamic rebels in this area. See some images of their work…

The images show legionnaires of the 3rd company of the 2e REP.

 

Minister (Secretary) of Defence with legionnaires in Mali
March 7, French Minister (Secretary) of Defence Jean-Yves Le Drian with legionnaires in Mali

Minister (Secretary) of Defence with legionnaires in Mali

Legionnaires are preparing for a patrol
Legionnaires are preparing for a patrol
2e REP patrolling in the Mettatai region
2e REP patrolling in the Mettatai region

2e REP patrolling in the Mettatai region

2e REP patrolling in the Mettatai region

2e REP patrolling in the Mettatai region

An abandoned hideout of rebels
An abandoned hideout of Islamic rebels

2e REP patrolling in the Mettatai region

2e REP patrolling in the Mettatai region

2e REP - return from a patrol
2e REP – return from a patrol
A moment of repose
A moment of repose for this legionnaire, it is more than 50°C / 122°F outside

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Photo credit: ECPAD / EMA & Stéphane GAUDIN (THEATRUM BELLI)
 
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