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Mali: U.S. Prepares to Back Military Intervention
IPS, 14 January 2013
U.S. Secretary of Defence Leon Panetta has applauded France's surprise airstrikes on Islamist rebels in northern Mali that began late last week and continued over the weekend. Read more »
U.S. Prepares to Back Mali Intervention
U.S. Secretary of Defence Leon Panetta has supported France's airstrikes against rebels in northern Mali, saying the U.S. government is also readying plans for assistance in the ongoing operations.
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15 January 2013
Mali Campaign Alters Image of Hollande
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Crisis talks are continuing in France over the decision to intervene in Mali, and President Francois Hollande has been meeting members of his ... see more »
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16 January 2013
France Pushing for African Troops to Join Mali Fight
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- Al Jazeera
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French air force jets have spent their fifth day bombing targets in support of a Malian government offensive against rebels in the north. Late on ... see more »
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Mali: French Army Extends Airstrike to Mali's Northern Town
New Times, 15 January 2013
The French air force on Sunday extended strike further north to Gao, one of the three major towns controlled by rebels in northern Mali, according to reports from local residents… Read more »
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Mali: All Parties Must Do Utmost to Prevent Civilian Casualties
AI London, 14 January 2013
All parties to the armed conflict in Mali must ensure civilians are protected, Amnesty International urged today as military attacks by French forces continued. Read more »
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Mali: U.S. State Department Daily Press Briefing: Mali
State Department, 11 January 2013
Excerpt from the United States Department of State daily press briefing: Read more »
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Mali: Algeria Supports French Operation in Nation
Magharebia, 14 January 2013
Algeria authorised French warplanes to use its airspace for bombing raids against rebels in neighbouring Mali, AFP quoted French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius as saying on Sunday… Read more »
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Nigeria: Nigeria to Deploy Troops to Mali
Vanguard, 14 January 2013
Nigerian troops will be deployed to Mali where militants have launched an insurgent attack on the northern part of the country and are threatening to over run the state capital… Read more »
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Mali: Where Is the AU in Mali?
New Times, 15 January 2013
Africa is a land of extreme contradictions. It is a continent of incredible abundance, but also unconscionable scarcity. Because of this, Africa attracts adventurers, plunderers… Read more »
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Nigeria: Nigeria to Send Troops to Mali This Week
This Day, 15 January 2013
In keeping with its pledge to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) last year, Nigeria will this week deploy troops to war-torn Mali. Read more »
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French Mirage fighter jets have pounded Mali for a third day and a top Islamist leader was reported killed as African troops headed to the west African country. Read more »
