EMERGENCY | Mali - Northeast |
LOCATION | Mali (northeast) |
FULL HIU MAP REFERENCE | 11 |
CONFLICT TYPE | Minor Armed Conflict |
BACKGROUND | Low-intensity conflict between Government and Turareg rebel group since 2006 to present. In May 2008, refugees moved into Burkina Faso to escape fighting. Libyan brokered ceasefire announced in July 2008. |