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Mali: Security Issues a 'Wake-Up Call'
VOA, 16 October 2013
The head of the U.N. mission in Mali said recent security incidents are an "important wake-up call" and urged the Security Council to enable the rapid deployment of additional… Read more »
Mali Security Issues a 'Wake-Up Call' - UN
The head of Mali UN mission, Bert Koender, has urged the Security Council to accelerate the deployment of additional troops as recent security incidents are an "important wake-up call".
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Mali: Call for More Troops to Stabilize Mali
DW, 17 October 2013
The UN has said more soldiers are needed to help stabilize Mali and combat militant groups. Recent election results have given hope for peace but violence continues to highlight… Read more »
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UN, 16 October 2013
National Reconciliation Talks to Begin at End of October, Says Minister Read more »
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Mali: Arrival of the 3rd Malian Battalion in Koulikoro
PR Newswire, 5 October 2013
The third battalion of the Malian armed forces appointed to follow the training provided by EUTM Mali has arrived in Koulikoro training camp since September 30th. After a first… Read more »
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Mali: Mali Leader Dissolves Army Reform Panel
VOA, 3 October 2013
The president of Mali dissolved a committee that was formed to reform the army and the government has freed 23 prisoners with rebel ties, in a move that could reopen negotiations… Read more »
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Mali: Militants Shell Northern Town
DW, 7 October 2013
Islamic militants have shelled the largest town in the north of Mali. It was the first such attack in months, following the French-led military operation to drive them out of the… Read more »
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Mali: Fighting Prompts Keita's Return
DW, 1 October 2013
Mali's newly-elected President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita has cut short a visit to France and returned home amid renewed fight between government forces and Tuareg rebels. They pulled… Read more »
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Mali: President Keita Cuts Short France Visit Over Violence
RFI, 1 October 2013
Mali's President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita cut short his visit to Paris on Tuesday because of a recent outbreak of violence in the north of his country and a protests by troops in… Read more »
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Mali: Mali Soldiers Fight Tuareg Separatists
VOA, 29 September 2013
Malian soldiers and separatist rebels exchanged heavy gunfire in the northern separatist town of Kidal Sunday, in a return to violence after the rebels broke off a cease-fire with… Read more »
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Islamic militants are suspected to have shelled the northern town of Gao. The attack came days days after a suicide bombing in Timbuktu, the other main town in the north of the ... Read more »
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Fighting has erupted between the Malian army and Tuareg rebels just days after the rebels announced they were pulling out of talks with the government. Read more »
