Why Mali’s northern conflict has entered a dangerous new phase
Bamako, Mali – An unprecedented battlefield partnership between a separatist movement and an al-Qaeda affiliate has transformed the conflict in northern Mali, shifting the military balance and deepening divisions over how, if at all, the war can end.
An armed man carries a weapon in a desert area of northern Mali, where government forces and armed groups have been fighting for control of territory [Photo: Courtesy of the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA)]The military standoff reflects a wider political deadlock.
A destroyed vehicle at the site of recent fighting in northern Mali [Photo: Courtesy of the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA)]Bamako disputes casualty figures released by the armed groups and insists its forces retain the initiative.
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