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Mali: Security Council Debates Deploying Force in North
IPS, 26 September 2012
The United Nations Security Council on Wednesday began to debate a plan to deploy West African peacekeeping troops to tackle the six-month Islamist insurgency in northern Mali. Read more »
Mali: Security Council Debates Deploying Force in North
As the Security Council debates troop deployment to troubled Mali, both the United States and France are backing calls for greater international involvement, as are several African leaders. But while France, the former colonial power, has for months spearheaded the push for foreign military involvement, the United States has been reluctant to formally back such an operation.
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Mali: Consensus Is Clear - Reunite Mali. but How?
RNW Africa, 26 September 2012
At its Wednesday session, the United Nations General Assembly will be trying to figure out ways in which the world can help Mali reunite. Read more »
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Benin: General Assembly - President Warns UN of Grave Threat By Islamic Militants in Mali
Leadership, 26 September 2012
Benin's President on Tuesday called on the international community to help eliminate the grave threat posed by Islamist militants who have seized control of northern Mali, warning… Read more »
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Mali: UN to Debate Military Intervention
allAfrica, 25 September 2012
Diplomatic efforts to ease the crisis in Mali are being stepped up at the United Nations this week, against the backdrop of warnings that the situation in the country will… Read more »
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Mali: African Leaders Call for Help With Mali Crisis
UN News, 25 September 2012
African leaders took the podium on the opening day of the 67th United Nations General Assembly's high-level debate with a focus on the conflicts and humanitarian crises that block… Read more »
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Mali: The Need for Determined and Coordinated International Action
Crisis Group, 24 September 2012
In the absence of rapid, firm and coherent decisions at the regional (Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS), continental (African Union, AU) and international (UN)… Read more »
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Mali: UN Security Council to Consider Regional Intervention Force
UN, 21 September 2012
The following Security Council press statement was issued today by Council President Peter Wittig ( Germany): Read more »
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West Africa: Ecowas Seeks Consensus on Stabilization Force in Mali
Ecowas, 17 September 2012
The ECOWAS Mediation and Security Council has recommended the immediate imposition of punitive and targeted sanctions on individuals and groups found to be obstructing the… Read more »
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West Africa: Government Specifies ECOWAS Intervention in Mali
Cameroon Tribune, 19 September 2012
The Malian government and the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, are yet to agree on the manner of military intervention by the sub-regional body to retake the… Read more »
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West Africa: Stability Vital to Region
UNIRIN, 19 September 2012
More than a year after civil unrest broke out in Burkina Faso, observers and analysts say despite some progress, and sustained support for President Blaise Compaoré, tension… Read more »
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Nigeria: Jonathan Meets Alassane, Quattara Over Crisis
Vanguard, 14 September 2012
The lingering problem in Mali took centre stage Friday as President Goodluck Jonathan met behind closed doors for hours with his counterparts from Cote d'Ivoire and Republic of… Read more »
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Nigeria: AU, Ecowas Seek Nigeria's Support to Tackle Mali Crises
Leadership, 14 September 2012
The African Union (AU) and ECOWAS on Friday jointly solicited the support of Nigeria in tackling the deteriorated political situation in Mali. Read more »
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Mali: UNHCR Chief Warns of the Dangers of Inaction Over Mali
UNHCR, 5 September 2012
UN High Commissioner for Refugees António Guterres has urged the international community to step up efforts for a political solution to the Mali crisis, warning that the… Read more »
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Mali: Understanding Northern Mali - Local Context Is Everything
ThinkAfricaPress, 28 August 2012
When dealing with northern Mali, it is crucial policymakers examine and understand all the complex local factors. Read more »
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Mali: On the Spot Helping People in the North
ICRC, 16 August 2012
In the north of Mali, a region controlled by various armed groups, the ICRC and the Mali Red Cross continue to bring food and medical care to people who can no longer meet basic… Read more »
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Mali: Q&A - Military Action in Mali Would Be a 'Huge Risk'
IPS, 14 August 2012
Military action by West African states against the insurrection in northern Mali would be extremely risky without diplomatic support from neighbouring Algeria and Mauritania,… Read more »
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Following an invitation by the Malian government, a committee of West African chiefs of defence staff will convene a two-day meeting in Abidjan to finalize the road map for troops ... Read more »
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Le gouvernement malien a officiellement demandé la semaine dernière le feu vert de l'ONU pour une intervention militaire internationale dans le but de reconquérir le nord du ... Read more »
