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April 4, 2012

Mali's Coup Matters in London, Too

Simon Tisdall, The Guardian

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Policymakers fear the latest disaster in the Sahel may expose Europe to attack as al-Qaida seeks to extend its operations.

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TAGGED: Africa, UK, Mali

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