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Originally Posted by priffe
Most kidnappings have taken place in fall/winter and then the hostages have been released spring/early summer. So there's been time enough to strike.
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The Malian army did have a go - but they got whipped and many were killed. They sneaked up on AQIM but then decided to rest for the night. During the night AQIM siezed the initiative - as any decent military force would.
There hasn't yet been a moment with all hostages free + the joint command centre (Algeria, Mauri, Mali and Niger) in place. The joint command was set up a few months back and the Spanish have been held all the time since. So the test of will is still coming. Don't hold your breathe though.
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