The Crisis in Mali: A Historical Perspective on the Tuareg People | Global Research
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Currently the ongoing situation in Mali is gaining traction in the media with the reporting of Al Qaeda members within the ranks of the Tuareg rebels.
The situation in quite complicated and involves not only France, but also the US and partially Canada and links to the interests of these Western powers with not just Mali, but with the African continent as a whole.
However, in order to get a better handle on the situation, there must first be an understanding of the domestic actors, namely the Tuareg people.