Mali's Unfulfilled Promise: A Decade of Violence and Instability The escalating violence in Mali has been a long time coming, but its consequences are only just beginning to unfold.
The country's military junta, which seized power five years ago, had promised stability and security, but instead, the situation has deteriorated significantly.
Armed groups, some with links to international terrorist organizations, have been waging a campaign of terror against the Malian military.