Rebel Assault Pushes Mali To The Brink Of Becoming A Failed State -- Vice
Two years after a military coup deposed its government, it looks as though the West African nation of Mali, known for its world-class music festivals and the fabled ruins of Timbuktu, is on the brink of becoming a failed state.
On Saturday, Tuareg separatists attacked government buildings in the rebel stronghold of Kidal, a town in northeastern Mali.
The assault coincided with a visit from the country’s recently appointed prime minister, Moussa Mara, who had traveled to the fractious region for the first time to rekindle peace talks with separatists and re-establish the central government’s presence.
Clashes between members of the army escorting Mara and militants with the National Movement for the Liberation of Azawad (MNLA), a Tuareg separatist group, took place at the regional governor’s offices, where Mara was speaking with officials. The rebels seized the building shortly after Mara was moved to a nearby army camp for the night.
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More News On The Conflict In Mali
Mali attempts to retake rebel stronghold -- Al Jazeera
Mali tries to retake rebel stronghold -- News 24
Fresh fighting in Malias UN conducts talks -- Gulf Times
U.S. warns of risk of renewed conflict after Mali clashes -- Reuters
Mali 'at war' with Tuareg rebels - Mousa Mara -- BBC
Mali leader vows more military in rebel stronghold -- New Straits Times
Mali Rebels Release 30 Hostages -- VOA
Tuareg rebels release scores of hostages seized in north Mali -- France 24
France reiterates support for Malian authorities -- Business Standard
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