Mali's Bleeding Border: A Decades Long Conundrum Ignored at Our Peril A recent attack on Malian soldiers by Tuareg separatists and jihadists has resulted in the deaths of at least 50 soldiers, with dozens more taken captive.
This assault is a symptom of a deeper issue – the chronic instability plaguing Mali's northern border.
For decades, regional conflicts have ravaged this region, displacing thousands of civilians and hindering economic development.