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Vijay Prashad : Sahelian Blowback: What's Happening in Mali?

Tucked away in the corners of the news media sits a report that the U. S. government will provide $5 million in trucks and military equipment to Mali. Full Article at Counterpunch

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  2. ROME - JULY 28: Abib Sereme of Mali competes in the Men's 50m Breaststroke Heats during the 13th FINA World Championships at the Stadio del Nuoto on July 28, 2009 in Rome, Italy.
  3. BEIJING - AUGUST 23: Mickael Justin Borot of France (blue) fights Daba Modibo Keita of Mali (red) in the Men's +80kg Prelimininary Round of 16 held at the University of Science and Technology Beijing Gymnasium on Day 15 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 23, 2008 in Beijing, China.
  4. WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 12: U.S. President George W. Bush (R) listens to President of Mali Amadou Toumani Toure speak to the news media during a meeting in the Oval Office at the Whtie House February 12, 2008 in Washington, DC.
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