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Mali Tuareg rebels say they control Kidal, Islamists gone
29/01/2013 - MALI

Mali Tuareg rebels say they control Kidal, Islamists gone

Rebels from a secular Tuareg faction and a splinter group of the Ansar Dine Islamists say they control Kidal, the last major northern Malian city under rebel control. But can the groups reach a negotiated settlement and can they be trusted?
After Timbuktu (part 2)
28/01/2013 - THE DEBATE

After Timbuktu (part 2)

French forces hurry into key northern cities of Mali. But are jihadists and Tuareg rebels on the run, or digging in for a fight on their home turf in the mountains of the north-east? François Picard’s panel takes the long view on the battle to restore Mali’s territorial integrity.
After Timbuktu
28/01/2013 - THE DEBATE

After Timbuktu

French forces hurry into key northern cities of Mali. But are jihadists and Tuareg rebels on the run, or digging in for a fight on their home turf in the mountains of the north-east? François Picard’s panel takes the long view on the battle to restore Mali’s territorial integrity.
Abdelasiem El Difraoui, Senior Fellow, Institute for Media and Communication Politics
28/01/2013 - THE INTERVIEW

Abdelasiem El Difraoui, Senior Fellow, Institute for Media and Communication Politics

Al Qaeda’s video production over the years has been a key part of its success and has helped it to attract new recruits. Abdelasiem El Difraoui, of the Institute for Media and Communication Politics in Berlin, tells Cyril Vanier about al Qaeda’s carefully planned media coverage of its jihad.
Euphoria as French, Malian troops take historic Timbuktu
29/01/2013 - MALI

Euphoria as French, Malian troops take historic Timbuktu

Ground troops from the French and Malian armies took control of Timbuktu on Monday just hours after seizing the airport, FRANCE 24’s Matthieu Mabin reports from the desert city. Mabin said the advance met little resistance from Islamist fighters.
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Malian soldier beats man for 'having a beard'
29/01/2013 - FRANCE 24 EXCLUSIVE

Malian soldier beats man for 'having a beard'

As French-led forces retake cities in northern Mali from Islamist rebels, some residents have allegedly faced reprisals by Malian soldiers. FRANCE 24 reports on the fate of one man who was beaten publicly in Diabaly for having a beard.
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French and Malian troops retake Timbuktu airport
28/01/2013 - MALI

French and Malian troops retake Timbuktu airport

Ground troops from the French and Malian armies surrounded Timbuktu Monday after seizing the northern Malian city's airport. As troops prepare to retake the historic desert city, there were fears the city’s heritage sites could be in peril.
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French and Malian forces encircle Timbuktu
28/01/2013 - MALI

French and Malian forces encircle Timbuktu

French and Malian forces are preparing an offensive on the symbolic city of Timbuktu, captured by Islamist militants last year. FRANCE 24 special correspondent Matthieu Mabin reports from the outskirts of the ancient town.
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French, Malian forces push north as US extends support
27/01/2013 - MALI

French, Malian forces push north as US extends support

French-led forces in Mali pushed north on Sunday after retaking the city of Gao from Islamist rebel control a day earlier, as the United States agreed to provide vital refuelling facilities for France’s air offensive.
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French special forces ‘to protect’ Niger uranium mines
25/01/2013 - MALI

French special forces ‘to protect’ Niger uranium mines

France will send special forces to protect nuclear giant Areva’s uranium mines in Niger, according to a media report, amid a heightened security threat following a French-led offensive to drive Islamist rebels out of neighbouring Mali.
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