France prepares for protracted Mali campaign

"We have an objective. To ensure that when we leave, Mali is safe, has
legitimate authorities, an electoral process and there are no more
terrorists threatening its territory," he said.


Polls have so far showed broad support in France for the military intervention
but politicians yesterday expressed fears the [...]
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http://www.ezonearticle.com/2013/01/15/france-prepares-for-protracted-mali-campaign/