In January 2012, an armed conflict broke out in northern Mali, which Tuareg rebels took control of by April and declared the secession of a new state, Azawad. The conflict was complicated by a military coup that took place in March and later fighting between Tuareg and Islamist rebels. In response to Islamist territorial gains, the French military launched Opération Serval in January 2013. A month later, Malian and French forces recaptured most of the north. Presidential elections were held on 28 July 2013, with a second round run-off held on 11 August, and legislative elections were held on 24 November and 15 December 2013.
In January 2012 , an armed conflict broke out in northern Mali , which Tuareg rebels took control of by April and declared the secession of a new state , Azawad . The conflict was complicated by a military coup that took place in March and later fighting between Tuareg and Islamist rebels . In response to Islamist territorial gains , the French military launched Opération Serval in January 2013 . A month later , Malian and French forces recaptured most of the north . Presidential elections were held on 28 July 2013 , with a second round run - off held on 11 August , and legislative elections were held on 24 November and 15 December 2013 .
What country sent military in response to terrorism in 2013?
What country sent military in response to terrorism in 2013 ?
French military
French military