Friday, April 6, 2012

Tuareg Rebels Declare Independence In The North Of Mali


Tuareg Rebels Proclaim Independence In Northern Mali -- Voice of America

Tuareg rebels in northern Mali proclaimed independence on Friday, and asked for international recognition of their so-called "Azawad" nation.

In statement on their website, the rebels of The National Movement for the Liberation of Azawad, or MNLA, said they would respect the borders with others states.

The MNLA declared a cease-fire on Thursday, saying it had accomplished its goal.

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More News On The Tuareg Rebels Proclaim Independence In Northern Mali

Tuarag rebels proclaim 'independence of Azawad'
-- The Telegraph
Mali rebels declare independence in north -- Reuters
'We, the people': Tuareg rebels in Mali declare new state of Azawad -- MSNBC
Mali Rebels Proclaim Independent State in North -- New York Times
Mali Tuareg rebels declare independence in the north -- BBC
France Dismisses Mali Rebel Claims of an Independent Nation -- Voice of America
France dismisses Tuareg independence move in Mali -- Reuters
Grave conditions reported as rebels capture northern Mali -- CNN
Amnesty warns Mali is 'on brink of major disaster' -- BBC

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