Thursday, April 12, 2012

Mali's New President Threatens War Against Tuareg Rebels


New Mali Leader Dioncounda Traore Warns Rebels Of War -- BBC

Mali's new leader, Dioncounda Traore, has threatened a "total war" against separatist rebels in the north.

Mr Traore's inauguration marks a return to civilian rule following last month's coup in the West African state.

Mr Traore now has 40 days to organise elections - though correspondents say this deadline is unlikely to be met because of the situation in the north.

Since the coup, Tuareg and Islamist militants have taken control of much of the northern desert region.

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More News On Mali's New President Threatening War Against The Tuareg War

Mali interim president threatens "total war" against seperatists -- CBS/AP
Mali interim leader threatens 'total war' -- Al Jazeera
Mali’s new leader, Dioncounda Traore, threatens rebels with ‘total war’ -- National Post/AFP
New Mali president talks tough with Tuareg rebels -- Euronews
Interim Mali leader promises vote, anti-rebel fight -- Reuters
Mali’s Interim President Takes Oath of Office -- Voice of America
Mali's Traore sworn in as acting president -- Reuters
Mali swears in new president, restores civilian rule -- CNN
Mali gets interim president. What's on his agenda? -- Alex Thurston, Christian Science Monitor
Mali: A Dilemma for African Regional Organizations -- John Campbell, Council On Foreign Relations
The Coup in Mali Is Only the Beginning -- Susanna Wing, Foreign Affairs
Azawad: The Tuaregs’ Nonexistent State In A Desolate, Poverty-Stricken Wasteland -- IBTimes
TIMELINE-Mali swears in new leader -- Reuters

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