#Libya Tuaregs have launched several rebellions in Mali say they have surrounded the historic town of Timbuktu

Rich Lennon  -  6:20 AM  -  Public

Tuaregs have launched several rebellions over the years, complaining that the government in Bamako ignores them. However, the new conflict has been fuelled by the return of Tuareg fighters from Libya last year after fighting for the late Muammar Gaddafi or his opponents.

Mali rebels 'surround Timbuktu'

Tuareg separatist rebels in Mali say they have surrounded the historic town of Timbuktu, and eyewitnesses in the town say they have heard shots.

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Mamoun Khateeb  -  unfotunately tuaregs is politics made and now intervening alqaeda rebels,so situation gone beyond control.

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José Pedro

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#COE found #NATO responsible for the deaths of 63 #Libyamigrants whose boat was left to drift. Legal action may ensue.

NATO failure led to Libya migrants' sea deaths-report

BRUSSELS, March 29 (Reuters) - The Council of Europe hasfound NATO largely responsible for the deaths last year of 63Libyan migrants whose boat was left to drift at sea unaided, andwarned that those

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