Mali Militants Pose Regional Threat
Islamist militants fleeing northern Mali could attract the support of sympathetic militias in the region, and even target countries with large expatriate communities, analysts warn.
Al-Qaeda draws Maghreb militants to Mali.
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Mali:
Why the Hardest Part Is Yet to Come
ThinkAfricaPress, 15 February 2013
Retaking the north was the easy part. Now Mali faces guerrilla attacks, reportedly increasing cooperation between rebel groups, 'the Tuareg problem', and a divided government. Read more »
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Mali:
What's the Way Forward for Mali?
UNIRIN, 12 February 2013
The French military offensive in Mali halted militant Islamists' drive southwards and dislodged them from parts of the northern region, but the fight is far from over, and the… Read more »
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Mali:
Hazards and Options for Mali's Future
UNIRIN, 12 February 2013
The French military offensive in Mali halted militant Islamists' drive southwards and dislodged them from parts of the northern region, but the fight is far from over, and the… Read more »
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Mali:
A Wake-Up Call From Mali
Namibian, 12 February 2013
WEST Africa rarely figures prominently on the global agenda. So it is clear that something very serious is happening when it dominates the news headlines and political debate… Read more »
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West Africa:
Consequences of the Military Intervention in Mali - Tinderbox in Sahel
Moroccan American Center, 8 February 2013
Experts think Mali crisis could create opportunity for rapprochement between Algiers & Rabat over W. Sahara conflict, and 'at least agreement that establishment of any new… Read more »
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Mali:
Prosecuting Mali's Extremists
IWPR, 8 February 2013
As complex conflict runs on, does International Criminal Court have a role to play? Read more »