An detailed summary of the crisis in Mali from inception to the present has been recently released by the Institute for the Study of Islamic Thought, and is presented here. (pdf)
What I found striking is that prior to the turmoil, Mali had passed through about 20 peaceful years, including five elections and three peaceful transitions of power. The speed with which the collapse occurred was surprising, and may be an object lesson in the stability of African democracies.
What I found striking is that prior to the turmoil, Mali had passed through about 20 peaceful years, including five elections and three peaceful transitions of power. The speed with which the collapse occurred was surprising, and may be an object lesson in the stability of African democracies.
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