Mali In Chaos As Rebels Consolidate Their Control Of The Northern Part Of The Country

Grave Conditions Reported As Rebels Capture Northern Mali -- CNN

(CNN) -- Separatist rebels who captured northern areas of Mali called a cease-fire starting Thursday, saying they had captured key territory and achieved their military mission.

The Azawad National Liberation Movement said the rebels had captured enough of Mali's vast Sahara region to put down their guns.

The online statement said the MNLA "decides unilaterally to proclaim an end to military operations as of Thursday, April 5 at midnight GMT."

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Mali Tuareg rebels say liberation push is complete -- Euronews
Mali Rebels Declare End of Military Operations in North -- Voice of America
Mali Tuareg separatist rebels end military operations -- BBC
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U.N. presses Malian mutineers -- UPI
US to keep pressure on Mali coup leaders -- AFP
France urges talks with Mali rebels, unity against al Qaeda -- Reuters
France Rules Out Sending Troops to Mali as Rebels Proclaim Ceasefire -- New York Times
Mali may face years of instability, says Africa analyst-- Euronews
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