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The Battle for Mali

As French and Malian forces continue to fight Islamic militants, Andrew Harding examines the roots of the conflict and assesses the prospects for a lasting peace in Mali.

Mali is facing an unprecedented political crisis as French and Malian forces continue to fight Islamic militants in the country's arid north.

Andrew Harding examines the roots of the rebellion and assesses the prospects for a lasting peace in Mali. From the coup to the height of the conflict that engulfed Mali at the beginning of 2013, this is the full story of the rebellion and the French intervention that followed.

30 minutes

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Sun 10 Mar 2013 22:30GMT

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