Paris, Rabi'I 04, 1434, Jan 16, 2013, SPA - French Defence Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian confirmed Wednesday that French troops in Mali were moving north towards the frontline. Until now the bulk of the 800 French troops deployed in Mali have been stationed in the capital Bamako, according to a report of DPA. "Now, the French ground forces are moving north," Le Drian told RTL. A France Info radio reporter said he had seen a column of around 10 armoured vehicles moving through Segou on Wednesday morning. --SPA 14:05 LOCAL TIME 11:05 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/1069297