Mali's Forces Target Rebel Alliance in Junta's Fight to Keep Power The crisis unfolding in Mali serves as a stark reminder of the region's fragile stability.
Islamist extremist groups and Tuareg separatists have formed an unlikely alliance to challenge the ruling junta's hold on power, with recent airstrikes by Malian forces targeting this rebel coalition.
The surprise rebel offensive in late April saw key towns fall and significant casualties inflicted on government forces, highlighting the depth of Mali's woes.