Threat of Terrorist Attacks Threatening Upcoming Election in Mali
High turnout unlikely
Killing was thought to have been possibly staged by Al Qaeda since the hostage had several ailments
Wants training mission extended beyond May 2014
French troops are withdrawing from the former colony
Despite remaining logistical issues
Civil service can't return to work, no gas stations
French launched intervention in January
Part of winding down of intervention
Destabilized the country, which allowed Islamists to invade the north
France still has more than 3,000 troops in Mali
France announced the death of Abdelhamid Abou Zeid months ago
According to Human Rights Watch
First such engagement since the French-led intervention began
Security concerns remain despite French intervention
Intervention pushing fighters into safer area
Says conflict in Mali not over
More than 500 Chinese peacekeepers and engineers could be sent
Hoping to prepare the Malians to provide for their own security
Could sour relations with the Malian government
European Union has already pledged 520 million euros
Hoping to organize efforts to address the humanitarian and political situation in Mali
Niankoro Yeah Samake, his wife, and his children are probably the only Malian Mormons
There are fears extremism may become popular
Militants under pressure in Mali looking elsewhere