Where Are Mali's Priceless Manuscripts?
Questions have been raised about the location of ancient manuscripts reportedly burned by Islamists as they were fleeing Timbuktu.
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Historic Manuscripts in Timbaktu Safe
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- SABC Digital News
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- 29 January 2013
Historic manuscripts housed at the Ahmed Baba Library in Timbuktu are safe.Only minimal damage was caused to the library by fleeing Islamist rebels. see more »
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