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January 18, 2013

Pushing Africa Aside in Mali

Arun Mohan Sukumar, The Hindu

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If only the French had backed an African-led resolution to the conflict, their soldiers wouldn't be waging war on the ground today.

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TAGGED: France, Mali, Africa

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