Photo Gallery Chaos in Mali
Mali used to be considered a model of African democracy, but the country has been in deep crisis since the military coup in March. Islamists have taken over the north, imposing Sharia law. There are fears the country could become another Somalia.
Mali used to be considered a model of African democracy, but the country has been in deep crisis since the military coup in March. Islamists have taken over the north, imposing Sharia law. This June 2012 photo shows fighters with Islamist group Ansar Dine between Gao and Kidal in northeastern Mali.
Foto: STRINGER/ REUTERS
Colonel Moussa Maiga (right) is training a militia in Mopti that is supposed to recapture the north. "We are physically and morally prepared for battle," he says.
Foto: Jan Puhl / DER SPIEGEL
Since the Islamist takeover, Sharia law has been in effect in the captured regions. Here, Islamist rebels near Timbuktu.
Foto: ROMARIC OLLO HIEN/ AFP
Many Malians fear that the country's tolerance will be lost for ever. Here, a giant peace rally in the capital Bamako on Aug. 12.
Foto: HABIBOU KOUYATE/ AFP
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