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France Takes Last Islamist Stronghold In Mali

Comments (0) | al-qaeda, AQIM, Azawad, France, Francoise Hollande, Gao, International, islamists, Kidal, mali, Timbuktu, Tuareg

Tuareg separatists remain unwilling to accept the Malian Army. (Magharebia/Flickr)

Matt Pressberg
Executive Producer

French troops captured the town of Kidal.

Mali Insurgents Burn Ancient Manuscripts In Timbuktu

Comments (0) | Africa, african terrorists, al-qaeda, anceint manucripts, France, International, library burned, mali, Mali Islamist forces, Shariah law, terrorism, terrorists, Timbuktu

Michael Juliani
Executive Producer

VIDEO: French forces helped oust the militants, but instability remains.

France Goes On The Offensive In Mali

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French troops expanded their presence in Mali. (US Army Africa/Flickr)

Matt Pressberg
Executive Producer

France ratcheted up its efforts to defeat militants in Mali.

Malian Extremists Continue Demolition Of Heritage Sites

Comments (0) | Ansar Al Din, Defenders of the Faith, extremism, holy sites, International, islam, mali, shrines, Sufi, Timbuktu

Tasbeeh Herwees
Senior Staff Reporter

The destruction of the tomb of Cheikh Al-Kebir is latest in a long list of destruction by Ansar Al-Din.

UN Does Not Endorse Military Intervention In Mali

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Historic sites in Timbuktu are under threat. (KaTeznik/Wikimedia Commons)

Matt Pressberg
Executive Producer

The UN did leave the door open for intervention in the future.

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