![]() |
Yes, it could be neat, underhanded reporting. But it is hard to know what comes from journalism, what comes from the regime (and which part of the regime).
As you say, the actual areas that need 'mopping up' are fairly well known, so it is strange that virtually the entire north is brought into it. |
Quote:
Gogoonisch - E Ulrich |
Quote:
The matching article Quote:
Ulrich |
I don't suppose it's a huge surprise to read that parts of the Malian state may be in on it or want their slice of the cake, or that some Sahelian/Burkinabe Max Clifford figures are benefitting too.
You do wonder what the Italian Foreign Minister Franco Frattini meant by the "fruit of intense diplomatic work that led authorities in Mali to take decisive actions to reach this solution. We had to work for many months on very complex political and diplomatic negotiations". Without wishing to diminish their ordeal, from the photos it appears the two Italians and the Spanish woman were better treated than previous hostages, as if the captors are becoming ever better at 'hostage hospitality', climate notwithstanding. I read somewhere that Abou Zaid (portrayed as a jihadi hardliner who executed Edwin Dyer) was not managing the Italian captivity, which may explain the less harsh treatment. Honestly, we were treated well, but the heat really was hard", Mrs. Cicala indicated. "We ate well, even if food was not that [good/plentiful?]. There was drinking water, meat, even milk and bread for breakfast, she said. "Whatever the kidnappers ate, they gave us the same. But the heat was our main problem... We made shade with blankets in the branches of trees", she added. Ch |
Four Saharan desert states (Mali, Mauri, Niger and Algeria) are to open a joint command headquarters in Algeria (Tam) to co-ordinate efforts to counter the growing regional threat from al-Qaeda.
From the perspective of counter-insurgency and assuming this will mean forces can cross each others borders, this is the sort of thing that is needed. For AQIM, it might mean that NE Mali is no longer the refuge it once was and that they might have to relocate to other parts of the Sahara or lie low for a bit. For Saharan travellers it might actually mean an increase in the uncertainty in the short term as new patterns shake down. But first the Algerians need to take some action..... BBC News - Saharan states to open joint military headquarters |
Saudi Cleric Issues Fatwa
At long last clerics from Saudi speak out against terrorism.
Many in Maghreb hail Saudi fatwa denouncing terrorism (Magharebia.com) |
Quote:
Gogoonisch - E Ulrich |
Quote:
Gogoonisch - E Ulrich |
Quote:
Ulrich |
Quote:
Gogoonisch - E |
Quote:
Ulrich |
Security situation in south Algeria
Ulrich, I believe the article on Bahanga is fake until it has been corroborated from other sources. Also, the only people he likes to kidnap are Malian soldiers.
And the Ghana article is more related to WA drugs, perhaps with a connection to Aqim. Meanwhile, it appears that there was an intercepted satellite call commanding kidnappings (in Tefedest?) that set off the alarm in south Algeria, closing parts of the desert for tourism and abruptly interrupting the vacation for those who were in the area. El-Watan El Watan :: 26 mai 2010 :: Embargo sécuritaire sur Tamanrasset et Djanet�*: Menace sur le tourisme saharien by Salima Tlemcani Quote:
Les Touareg veulent des Etats fédéraux au Mali et au Niger - Temoust.org | Le portail du peuple touareg berbère Kel Tamasheq Quote:
|
Quote:
Gogoonisch - E Ulrich |
Quote:
Ulrich |
Quote:
El Watan - Exclusif : La vraie carte du terrorisme Gogoonisch - E Ulrich |
All times are GMT +1. The time now is 00:24. |