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In a rare show of national unity, the French are rallying behind President François Hollande's decision to intervene militarily in the Malian conflict. Here's a look at the historical and political forces at play.
For the mission to be successful, AFISMA needs to be equipped and well trained; the Malian army needs to regroup; and Malian politics needs to stabilize.
Dioncounda Traore, the interim president of Mali, requests ECOWAS military assistance: logistics, training, equipment, aerial support - but no ground troops.
