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END OF BARKHANE: IN NORTH MALI, THE LAST CARAVANS OF THE DESERT
Antonin Burat / Le Pictorium
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Entrance to the area dedicated to logistics and maintenance at Gao military base, the French army's main outpost in Mali. This is where the vehicles used for convoys are prepared.
END OF BARKHANE: IN NORTH MALI, THE LAST CARAVANS OF THE DESERT
Antonin Burat / Le Pictorium
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A team of machinists search for the cause of a mechanical failure on an armored vehicle, in Gao military base.
END OF BARKHANE: IN NORTH MALI, THE LAST CARAVANS OF THE DESERT
Antonin Burat / Le Pictorium
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A machinist restoring a VAB (Armored Personnel Carrier) in Gao military base, in order to have the machine ready for a new convoy departure scheduled on the next morning.
END OF BARKHANE: IN NORTH MALI, THE LAST CARAVANS OF THE DESERT
Antonin Burat / Le Pictorium
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A machinist fixing the engine of an armored vehicle the day before a convoy departure, in Gao military base.
END OF BARKHANE: IN NORTH MALI, THE LAST CARAVANS OF THE DESERT
Antonin Burat / Le Pictorium
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Civilian machinists prepare a wheel for an armored vehicle in the Tire Workshop of Gao military base, to take it on a convoy and use it as a spare wheel in case of need.
END OF BARKHANE: IN NORTH MALI, THE LAST CARAVANS OF THE DESERT
Antonin Burat / Le Pictorium
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Civilian machinists from the Tire Workshop are finishing the preparation of a spare wheel, in Gao military base. Before each convoy departure, the workshop receives an order and has to prepare a certain number of wheels, in a very short time and often with limited facilities.
END OF BARKHANE: IN NORTH MALI, THE LAST CARAVANS OF THE DESERT
Antonin Burat / Le Pictorium
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Machinists fix the engine of a RHIB used to patrol the Niger River, in Gao military base.
END OF BARKHANE: IN NORTH MALI, THE LAST CARAVANS OF THE DESERT
Antonin Burat / Le Pictorium
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Machinists restore the engine of a truck after it returned from a mission, in Gao military base.
END OF BARKHANE: IN NORTH MALI, THE LAST CARAVANS OF THE DESERT
Antonin Burat / Le Pictorium
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A soldier doing a sport session in Gao military base, enjoying the cooler temperatures of late afternoon.
END OF BARKHANE: IN NORTH MALI, THE LAST CARAVANS OF THE DESERT
Antonin Burat / Le Pictorium
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Soldiers play petanque at the end of the day, in Gao military base.
END OF BARKHANE: IN NORTH MALI, THE LAST CARAVANS OF THE DESERT
Antonin Burat / Le Pictorium
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Soldiers clean their weapons after a day of work, in Gao military base.
END OF BARKHANE: IN NORTH MALI, THE LAST CARAVANS OF THE DESERT
Antonin Burat / Le Pictorium
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The head of the mission addresses his troops to remind them of their objective, their rules of engagement and security, and to wish them good luck, as a new convoy is about to leave Gao base for several days.
END OF BARKHANE: IN NORTH MALI, THE LAST CARAVANS OF THE DESERT
Antonin Burat / Le Pictorium
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The troops gather one last time around their commander for a reminder of the instructions before joining their vehicles, minutes before a new convoy departure.
END OF BARKHANE: IN NORTH MALI, THE LAST CARAVANS OF THE DESERT
Antonin Burat / Le Pictorium
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The troops gather one last time around their commander for a reminder of the instructions before joining their vehicles, minutes before a new convoy departure.
END OF BARKHANE: IN NORTH MALI, THE LAST CARAVANS OF THE DESERT
Antonin Burat / Le Pictorium
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The troops gather one last time around their commander for a reminder of the instructions before joining their vehicles, minutes before a new convoy departure.
END OF BARKHANE: IN NORTH MALI, THE LAST CARAVANS OF THE DESERT
Antonin Burat / Le Pictorium
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The convoy, heading for Tessalit, passes through a village, shortly after leaving Gao. Children run alongside the vehicles, and some ask the soldiers for food.
END OF BARKHANE: IN NORTH MALI, THE LAST CARAVANS OF THE DESERT
Antonin Burat / Le Pictorium
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A soldier watches the convoy's surroundings during a stop near a village on the road between Gao and Tessalit.
END OF BARKHANE: IN NORTH MALI, THE LAST CARAVANS OF THE DESERT
Antonin Burat / Le Pictorium
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A soldier talks on the radio inside an armored vehicle, on a convoy between Gao and Tessalit. All military vehicles in the convoy are constantly communicating via a radio system and receive instructions from the command vehicle.
END OF BARKHANE: IN NORTH MALI, THE LAST CARAVANS OF THE DESERT
Antonin Burat / Le Pictorium
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Machinists change a flat tire on a Multi-Purpose Logistics Carrier, on the road between Gao and Tessalit. The men are rushing to ensure that the vehicle remains immobilized and vulnerable for as little time as possible.
END OF BARKHANE: IN NORTH MALI, THE LAST CARAVANS OF THE DESERT
Antonin Burat / Le Pictorium
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The convoy linking Gao to Tessalit, organized as part of Operation Barkhane, is progressing through the desert areas of North Mali.
END OF BARKHANE: IN NORTH MALI, THE LAST CARAVANS OF THE DESERT
Antonin Burat / Le Pictorium
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A storm is gathering above the BOAT (Temporary Forward Operating Base) set up by the soldiers in the desert areas of North Mali. Every evening, when the convoy travels long distances, combat vehicles are stationed to create a protective enclosure in which the troops can spend the night.
END OF BARKHANE: IN NORTH MALI, THE LAST CARAVANS OF THE DESERT
Antonin Burat / Le Pictorium
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Machinists fix the engine of a vehicle that has been severely impacted by heat and sand during the day's journey, as the troops formed a BOAT (Temporary Forward Operating Base) to provide protection for the night.
END OF BARKHANE: IN NORTH MALI, THE LAST CARAVANS OF THE DESERT
Antonin Burat / Le Pictorium
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A soldier prepares the cabin of his VAB (Armored Personnel Carrier), early in the morning, while the convoy is getting ready to leave for another day driving through the desert.
END OF BARKHANE: IN NORTH MALI, THE LAST CARAVANS OF THE DESERT
Antonin Burat / Le Pictorium
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A helicopter landing close to a convoy of Operation Barkhane in the desert areas of North Mali, for a medical evacuation.
END OF BARKHANE: IN NORTH MALI, THE LAST CARAVANS OF THE DESERT
Antonin Burat / Le Pictorium
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A helicopter landing close to a convoy of Operation Barkhane in the desert areas of North Mali, for a medical evacuation.
END OF BARKHANE: IN NORTH MALI, THE LAST CARAVANS OF THE DESERT
Antonin Burat / Le Pictorium
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A soldier near the BOAT (Temporary Forward Operating Base) set up the night before, shortly before the convoy left for another day on the road through the desert.
END OF BARKHANE: IN NORTH MALI, THE LAST CARAVANS OF THE DESERT
Antonin Burat / Le Pictorium
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Soldiers of Operation Barkhane patrol the area around a convoy as the column of vehicles crosses desert areas on the road between Gao and Tessalit.
END OF BARKHANE: IN NORTH MALI, THE LAST CARAVANS OF THE DESERT
Antonin Burat / Le Pictorium
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Part of the troops travel in the back of the VAB (Armored Personnel Carrier). Inside, temperatures can rise to 45° in the middle of the afternoon, and the dusty air is suffocating.
END OF BARKHANE: IN NORTH MALI, THE LAST CARAVANS OF THE DESERT
Antonin Burat / Le Pictorium
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A soldier patrolling near a vehicle of the convoy, in the desert areas between Gao and Tessalit. The soldiers remain on the alert every time they stop; even if the enemy doesn't show up, they know they are always being watched.
END OF BARKHANE: IN NORTH MALI, THE LAST CARAVANS OF THE DESERT
Antonin Burat / Le Pictorium
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Soldiers having some rest in the back of a VAB (Armored Personnel Carrier), during the convoy. Nights are short during long missions in the desert, and every minute of free time is an opportunity to sleep.
END OF BARKHANE: IN NORTH MALI, THE LAST CARAVANS OF THE DESERT
Antonin Burat / Le Pictorium
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VAB (Armored Personnel Carrier) from Operation Barkhane are progressing through the desert of North Mali, on the road between Gao and Tessalit.
END OF BARKHANE: IN NORTH MALI, THE LAST CARAVANS OF THE DESERT
Antonin Burat / Le Pictorium
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Part of the troops travel in the back of the VAB (Armored Personnel Carrier). Inside, temperatures can rise to 45° in the middle of the afternoon, and the dusty air is suffocating.
END OF BARKHANE: IN NORTH MALI, THE LAST CARAVANS OF THE DESERT
Antonin Burat / Le Pictorium
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A soldier talks with Sergeant Antoine, in charge of the machinists team on the convoy, as the troops prepare to form a BOAT (Temporary Forward Operating Base) for the night. At the end of each day, the pilots who have spotted problems on their vehicles inform the sergeant, who sends his technicians to check - and fix - the machines.
END OF BARKHANE: IN NORTH MALI, THE LAST CARAVANS OF THE DESERT
Antonin Burat / Le Pictorium
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A machinist checks the engine of a vehicle after a long day on the road in the sand and heat, in a BOAT (Temporary Forward Operating Base) set up by the soldiers to protect themselves for the night.
END OF BARKHANE: IN NORTH MALI, THE LAST CARAVANS OF THE DESERT
Antonin Burat / Le Pictorium
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A soldier checks the turret of his VAB (Armored Personnel Carrier), at dawn, and prepares for another day on the road through the desert.
END OF BARKHANE: IN NORTH MALI, THE LAST CARAVANS OF THE DESERT
Antonin Burat / Le Pictorium
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Morning briefing for the troops, as the convoy prepares to depart for another day driving through the desert areas of North Mali.
END OF BARKHANE: IN NORTH MALI, THE LAST CARAVANS OF THE DESERT
Antonin Burat / Le Pictorium
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Soldiers of Operation Barkhane patrol around their VAB (Armored Personnel Carrier) and protect the area to allow the convoy they are escorting to pass safely, on the road between Gao and Tessalit.
END OF BARKHANE: IN NORTH MALI, THE LAST CARAVANS OF THE DESERT
Antonin Burat / Le Pictorium
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A soldier is dozing in the furnace of a VAB (Armored Personnel Carrier), crushed by the heat of the afternoon, the lack of sleep and the weight of his equipment.
END OF BARKHANE: IN NORTH MALI, THE LAST CARAVANS OF THE DESERT
Antonin Burat / Le Pictorium
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Civilians traveling with a convoy of Operation Barkhane change a damaged wheel on their truck. Flat tires are frequently experienced on long rides through the desert areas of North Mali, where vehicle tires are severely impacted by the heat and rough ground.
END OF BARKHANE: IN NORTH MALI, THE LAST CARAVANS OF THE DESERT
Antonin Burat / Le Pictorium
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Soldiers watch the surroundings of the convoy through the turrets of a VAB (Armored Personnel Carrier).
END OF BARKHANE: IN NORTH MALI, THE LAST CARAVANS OF THE DESERT
Antonin Burat / Le Pictorium
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Soldiers of Operation Barkhane patrol around their VAB (Armored Personnel Carrier) and protect the area to allow the convoy they are escorting to pass safely, on the road between Gao and Tessalit.
END OF BARKHANE: IN NORTH MALI, THE LAST CARAVANS OF THE DESERT
Antonin Burat / Le Pictorium
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Soldiers watch the surroundings of the convoy through the turrets of a VAB (Armored Personnel Carrier).
END OF BARKHANE: IN NORTH MALI, THE LAST CARAVANS OF THE DESERT
Antonin Burat / Le Pictorium
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Every evening, combat vehicles of the convoy are parked to form a BOAT (Temporary Forward Operating Base) where the soldiers can spend the night in safety, in the middle of a hostile territory.
END OF BARKHANE: IN NORTH MALI, THE LAST CARAVANS OF THE DESERT
Antonin Burat / Le Pictorium
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Soldiers set up camp and settle in for the night, after they formed a BOAT (Temporary Forward Operating Base) and secured the surrounding area.
END OF BARKHANE: IN NORTH MALI, THE LAST CARAVANS OF THE DESERT
Antonin Burat / Le Pictorium
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The sun is setting on the BOAT (Temporary Forward Operating Base) formed by the soldiers to protect themselves, as they prepare to spend the night in the middle of the desert.
END OF BARKHANE: IN NORTH MALI, THE LAST CARAVANS OF THE DESERT
Antonin Burat / Le Pictorium
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A soldier cleans his weapon, taking advantage of a break and the protection offered by the BOAT (Temporary Forward Operating Base) at the end of the day.
END OF BARKHANE: IN NORTH MALI, THE LAST CARAVANS OF THE DESERT
Antonin Burat / Le Pictorium
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Back in Gao base, soldiers board a C-130 Hercules cargo plane to fly to Barkhane Air Base in Niamey (Niger).
END OF BARKHANE: IN NORTH MALI, THE LAST CARAVANS OF THE DESERT
Antonin Burat / Le Pictorium
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Soldiers fly to Niamey Air Base (in Niger), the main gateway to the Barkhane theater, on board a C-130 Hercules cargo plane, after completing their mission in Mali.
