Mali Hotel Attack Claimed by Al Qaeda

Earlier this week, a terrorist attack was taken out in Mali, specifically its capital city, Bamako. The attack was reported to have killed 20 people, and claimed by Al Qaeda. In addition to the atrocities, 170 civilians were taken hostage. Relative to the recent terrorist attacks, Mali followed the horrific attacks that took place in Paris,Beirut and Lebanon too. The incidence and time of this attack in Mali links back to 2013 when President of France, Francois Hollande sent 3,700 troops to Mali to aid in halting the Al Qaeda terrorism that was taking place in Mali at the time. It wasn't long before Al Qaeda functions in Mali were stopped by French forces, however, recent attacks portray a form of uprising from the terrorist groups again. One should also keep in mind how these terrorist attacks took place during the same week, and the 2013 incidence of Al Qaeda eraditcation in Mali. It is uncertain whether these attacks have a correlation, nevertheless, the similarity isn't what matters, rather peace should be the goal. Although media isn't doing a phenomenon job of portraying this tyranny in Mali, I believe more should be done. It is evident that certain parts of the world are in crisis, and with the collective action being taken by major powers, hope is vital.

By Arnold Gatondwe

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/nov/20/mali-attack-highlights-global-spread-extremist-violence