Faction Splits From Islamic Group in Northern Mali
Author: Lydia Polgreen
Date written: January 24, 2013
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Alghabass Ag Intalla, one of the leaders of the militant group Ansar Dine in northern Mali decides to split away and form his own group to fight in the conflict. There are now at least six groups fighting for northern Mali. The Malian government has lost control of three major cities in the north: Timbuktu, Gao, and Kidal. This conflict has stemmed from the long lasting turmoil caused by a coup in early 2012 of Mali's government.
I feel that African states are always in some kind o conflict. The extreme length that these militant groups are going to strikes me as horrific. However, their violence doesn't suprise me, taking into account the long held confusion and disarray the Malian government has faced internally within the past two decades. I hope to see that the conflict is solved quickly, however, in reality that is doubltful. I also am curious if Mali will eventually split into Northern Mali and Mali.
This conflict relates to politics in Mali because it has to do directly with what land the government has under control. As the fighter groupos take over cities, one by one, the Malian government loses control of their state. Depending on how the government and outside forces act against the groups could determine the outcome of the state. The forces could be pushed back-it would be difficult but possible- or a new state could be formed, both of which deeply involve the national government of Mali.
Date written: January 24, 2013
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Alghabass Ag Intalla, one of the leaders of the militant group Ansar Dine in northern Mali decides to split away and form his own group to fight in the conflict. There are now at least six groups fighting for northern Mali. The Malian government has lost control of three major cities in the north: Timbuktu, Gao, and Kidal. This conflict has stemmed from the long lasting turmoil caused by a coup in early 2012 of Mali's government.
I feel that African states are always in some kind o conflict. The extreme length that these militant groups are going to strikes me as horrific. However, their violence doesn't suprise me, taking into account the long held confusion and disarray the Malian government has faced internally within the past two decades. I hope to see that the conflict is solved quickly, however, in reality that is doubltful. I also am curious if Mali will eventually split into Northern Mali and Mali.
This conflict relates to politics in Mali because it has to do directly with what land the government has under control. As the fighter groupos take over cities, one by one, the Malian government loses control of their state. Depending on how the government and outside forces act against the groups could determine the outcome of the state. The forces could be pushed back-it would be difficult but possible- or a new state could be formed, both of which deeply involve the national government of Mali.