The Conflict In Mali Continues

UN Urges ‘Swift’ Action On Mali -- Voice of America

The U.N. Security Council has called for a “swift” response to the crisis in Mali, saying the situation there threatens regional peace and security.

The 15-nation Council said Monday that a comprehensive and strategic approach is needed that includes restoring Mali's territorial integrity and preventing further destabilization of other countries in Africa's Sahel region.

Rebels and Islamist extremist groups seized control of northern Mali earlier this year. Some of those groups imposed a harsh form of Islamic law, and more than 140,000 people have fled Mali.

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More News On The Conflict In Mali

Washington backs lead role for Algeria in promoting dialogue between Mali and rebels -- Washington Post
U.S. Endorses Algeria’s Lead Role in Mali Crisis, But Skeptics Abound -- North Africa Journal
Mali Gambles on Warlord as Peacemaker -- Wall Street Journal
US slaps sanctions on radical Mali-based Islamist movement -- Washington Post/AP
US adds West African group, 2 leaders, to terrorism list -- Long War Journal
Islamist group in Mali now on US terrorism list -- AFP
Mali neighbours urged to up border patrols -- The Australian
EU approves military training mission for Mali -- Deutsche Welle
EU to train Mali army to fight northern militants -- Reuters
EU Moves Closer to Mali Training Mission -- Wall Street Journal
Doubts over Mali military mission -- Deutsche Welle
US, France differ over how to deal with 'explosive' Mali -- Reuters
Why the world is preparing for war in Mali -- D.B. Grady, The Week
Terror central in Mali -- Washington Post editorial
Timbuktu Pictures: Before and After al Qaeda -- National Geographic