Islam Times - Mali street battle

A Malian soldier runs in an empty gutter during fighting with Islamists in Gao February 21 2013.

A Malian soldier fires an AK-47 during fighting with Islamists in Gao February 21 2013.

Malian soldiers drive down a road during fighting with Islamists in Gao February 21 2013.

A Malian soldier fires a gun at Islamists in Gao February 21 2013.

Malian soldiers fire a machine gun in Gao February 21 2013.

Children run home from school after hearing gunfire and explosions in Gao February 21 2013.

Malian soldiers sit behind a wall during fighting with Islamists in Gao February 21 2013.

A French soldier aims his sniper rifle during fighting with Islamists in Gao February 21 2013.