Tuesday, September 18, 2012

West African Leaders Prepare To Intervene In Mali

West Africa Leader Urges Mali Intervention -- CBS News

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast — The president of the West African bloc of nations said Monday it "can no longer hesitate" to combat terrorism and criminality in northern Mali, which was overrun by Islamists.

Earlier this month, Mali's interim government requested military intervention, including aerial support and five battalions but leaders of a March coup, who retain considerable influence in Mali's capital Bamako, have previously opposed foreign intervention.

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More News On West African Leaders Preparing To Intervene In Mali

West African body gearing up for tough fight in Mali -- Reuters
ECOWAS talks focus on Mali troops deployment -- AFP
West African Ministers Mull Mali Troop Request -- Voice of America
Senegal, Mauritania warn against 'terrorism' in north Mali -- AFP

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