A timeline created with Timetoast's interactive timeline maker. In History. 14 March: Rebel forces took control of the towns of Diré and Goundam. Africa Timeline of the crisis in Mali. A timeline of northern conflict. Nov 9, 1962. Islamists have warned that French troops will become bogged down for years.• Back to the top 1960 — Mali achieves independence from France on September 22. Timeline 2012 Report .

On 16 January 2012, several insurgent groups began fighting a campaign against the Malian government for independence or greater autonomy for northern Mali, which they called Azawad. Malian President Alpha Konare grants greater autonomy to the Tuareg-heavy Kidal region, causing the conflict to die down somewhat, but hostilities continue for several years more. 1992 — Alpha Konare wins the first multiparty, democratic presidential election. The following is a timeline of major events during the Northern Mali conflict. As conflict Mali continues, Laurence Deschamps-Laporte puts together a timeline of major developments, an overview to the key actors involved, and a note on the current situation. A chronology of key events: 11th century - Empire of Mali becomes dominant force in the upper Niger basin, its period of greatness beginning under King Sundiata in … President François Hollande said France intended to \"destroy\" the Islamists or take them captive if possible.

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Mali 11 Jul 2020 08:02 GMT. France last week launched air strikes against Islamist camps and mobile forces in Mali, its former colony, to stop a rebel offensive and \"safeguard\" Mali's existence. (file photo) 6 April 2012. Mali: A Timeline of Northern Conflict. This special issue comes at an important time and is intended to feed into policy debates and, just as important, identifies promising entry points for still more research to broaden understanding and informed engagement. Jul 20, 1960. Laurence is an MPhil candidate at Oxford Department of International Development. 11 March: The MNLA (and allies) take over Tessalit. The National Movement for the Liberation of Azawad (MNLA), an organization fighting to make this area of Mali an independent homeland for the T… A peace deal signed by all parties to the conflict in Mali has yet to materialize. A peace accord to end the conflict in the north of Mali is signed by the government and several militia and rebel factions. Published on 05 Apr 2012 — View Original. The Second Tuareg Rebellion begins in June 1990, as separatists in the north demand their own Tuareg state.

Protesting against the coup.

The Tuareg Rebellion of 2012 was an early stage of the Northern Mali conflict; from January to April 2012, a war was waged against the Malian government by rebels with the goal of attaining independence for the northern region of Mali, known as Azawad.

The outbreak of armed conflict in Mali has revealed a profound lack of understanding about the Sahel within much of the international community, excluding France. from IRIN. The Mali War, Northern Mali Conflict or Mali Civil War is a series of armed conflicts that started from January 2012 between the northern and southern parts of Mali in Africa.

Local media reported that most of those who stayed inside Mali's borders ended up with family members in the capital or other major towns such as Segou and Mopti.

It becomes a one-party, socialist state and withdraws from the Franc zone.

As a result of the conflict, about 370,000 people fled their homes to the safer south of Mali and another 140,000 have crossed the borders into Burkinafaso, Mauritania, and Niger during the extremists' 10-month reign over Mali. 1962 to 1964 — Seeking autonomy, Tuareg ethnic groups rebel in the north.

African Arguments. Mali conflict timeline. 10 March: Spiritual leaders in Mali issue a call for peace. Mali president launches probe after protest turns violent. Modibo Keita Mali becomes independent with Modibo Keita as president.