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Human rights abuses taking place in Mali, claim HRW
11/03/2013 - MALI

Human rights abuses taking place in Mali, claim HRW

In the 2 months since France launched its military offensive against Islamists in Mali, French, Chadian and Malian troops have liberated all the areas that had been seized. For them, the mission's been an success, but that doesn't mean stability is back in Mali just yet. NGO Human Rights Watch says ethnic communities in Mali, especially the Arab and Tuareg minorities, are allegedly being targeted by soldiers and civilians. Many have fled, fearing accusations that they fraternised with the enemy.
Libya: Border security an impossible task for Tuaregs
09/03/2013 - THE WEEK IN MAGHREB

Libya: Border security an impossible task for Tuaregs

France 24 heads to southern Libya where Tuareg soldiers say they are not getting much support from the government in trying to patrol the volatile border region. Next, we see how Moroccan campaigners are pushing for an end to underage marriages. Finally, we meet a Franco-Algerian choreographer whose new show is on tour in France.
Thousands of Malians seek refuge in Burkina Faso
04/03/2013 - MALI-BURKINA FASO

Thousands of Malians seek refuge in Burkina Faso

According to the UN refugee agency 40,000 Malians are currently taking shelter in refugee camps in neighbouring Burkina Faso, having fled strict Islamist rules, or fearing reprisals. FRANCE 24 reports.
Suicide bomb strikes checkpoint in Malian city of Kidal
27/02/2013 - MALI

Suicide bomb strikes checkpoint in Malian city of Kidal

At least six people were killed Tuesday by a suicide car bomber targeting a checkpoint in the northern Malian city of Kidal, hospital sources said. The checkpoint was manned by Tuareg separatists supporting France's military offensive.
Fighting continues in northern Mali desert
05/06/2013 - MALI

Fighting continues in northern Mali desert

Tuareg militias on Saturday fought to wrest control of Mali’s northern desert region from Islamist rebels, while French forces were expected to receive support from US Predator drones in their northwards offensive.
Timbuktu: Revenge in the shadows in northern Mali
22/02/2013 - REPORTERS

Timbuktu: Revenge in the shadows in northern Mali

The fabled city of Timbuktu, in north-western Mali, was occupied by armed Islamist groups for almost a year. At the end of January, French and Malian soldiers retook control of the city. Since then, its people have been enjoying the taste of freedom again. But the light-skinned Arab and Tuareg communities are accused of complicity with the extremists and have already suffered revenge attacks. Our reporters Alexandra Renard, Eve Irvine and Chady Chlela went to Timbuktu.
Timbuktu, the Backlash (part 2)
21/02/2013 - THE DEBATE

Timbuktu, the Backlash (part 2)

Can Mali reconcile on its own, and can the country be left in the hands of an army accused of revenge killings on civilians? France 24 airs the story of three of the last Malian Arabs left in Timbuktu, who have been taken away by uniformed men and are still missing.
Timbuktu, the Backlash
21/02/2013 - THE DEBATE

Timbuktu, the Backlash

Can Mali reconcile on its own, and can the country be left in the hands of an army accused of revenge killings on civilians? France 24 airs the story of three of the last Malian Arabs left in Timbuktu, who have been taken away by uniformed men and are still missing.
Kristalina Georgieva, European Commissioner for International Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid
21/02/2013 - THE INTERVIEW

Kristalina Georgieva, European Commissioner for International Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid

Kristalina Georgieva, who has recently come back from Mali, speaks to Marc Perelman about the need to stabilise the country’s food security situation. Already struggling to cope with several droughts, Malians now face political instability, ethnic tensions and a continuing Islamist threat that have worsened the food crisis.
Outburst of fighting in Gao triggers anxiety
11/02/2013 - MALI

Outburst of fighting in Gao triggers anxiety

It is now over a month since French forces entered Mali to expel radical Islamists from country’s north. President François Hollande has said French troops will begin withdrawing next month; he wants to hand over the mission to African forces as soon as possible. But fighting over the weekend in Gao is casting doubt over whether France’s military intervention is set to be so short-lived.
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