From Strategy Page:
Fights with Muslim religious radicals are nothing new in Mali. Religious fervor has played a role in tribal conflicts in Mali. "Spillover" turmoil from Islamist terror in Algeria has affected many parts of the Maghreb (western Sahara region). Since 9/11 there have been numerous rumors of terrorist training camps in Mali, Niger, Mauritania, and southern Algeria. Niger has battled small groups of terrorists, who publicly claimed links to both the Armed Islamic Group (in Algeria) and Al Qaeda. Trouble in Niger always interests the intelligence agencies since Niger has uranium deposits. Algeria and the US are aware of Islamic radical activity in Mali -- Algeria has made an effort to increase its own military presence in southern Algeria and improve its ability to coordinate security operations with Mali.
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More News On Mali
Qaeda Branch Steps Up Raids in North Africa -- New York Times
Al-Qaeda claims killing 28 Malian soldiers -- AFP
Al Qaeda claims killing of 28 soldiers in Mali -- Reuters
Mali's president announces all-out war on Al-Qaeda -- AFP
My Comment: It is easy to hide in the desert. For Al Qaeda, the desert in Mali would be an ideal place.
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