Author: Katrin Gänsler

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Jihadists close to the Malian capital Bamako (photo: AFP/Getty Images)

Islamism in Mali

Between fear and disappointment

Gao was once regarded as a jihadist stronghold. French intervention at the beginning of 2013 managed to quash the rebel insurgency, yet there has been little stability since. Mali continues to be shaken by attacks despite the presence of UN blue helmets. By Katrin GanslerMore

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