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December 31, 2012

No Easy Answers in Mali

New York Times, New York Times

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The transformation of northern Mali into a sanctuary for terrorists and the subjection of its people to medieval cruelties are a threat to the entire West African region. But even with the Security Council vote, it seems unrealistic to expect an effective solution anytime soon.

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TAGGED: Africa, Mali

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