Mali has been plunged further into crisis after losing much of its north to Tuareg fighters and other armed groups. The separatist National Movement for the Liberation of Azawad (MNLA) have declared an independent state of Azawad, a zone the size of France, in Mali's desert north. They have an uneasy relationship with Ansar Dine, another Tuareg-led group that swept south, but that wants to impose Islamic law. Al Jazeera's correspondent Mohamed Vall reports from Timbuktu.

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May 1997 A report on the plight of the nomadic Tuareg people of the Sahara. For centuries the deserts of northern Mali have sustained the Tuareg; herdsmen known as the 'blue people' of the Sahara. But, in the 1990s the combination of droughts and civil war forced most to abandon their herds and flee to refugee camps in Mauritania. Now Moussa Ag Mohammed is returning to his land; but the loss of his herds, and the remorseless advance of the desert, means his ancient lifestyle is doomed. Mohammet Ali, whose lineage can be traced back twelve hundred years, digs with pitiful tools to maintain an ever sinking well against the dusty backdrop of the desert plains. He refused to fight or flee during the war, sticking by his philosophy 'If it is hot where you are, it's even hotter somewhere else'. Orphaned Faty and her brother tend their precious market garden on a patch of sand outside the village; every last drop of water must be pumped by hand. The Tuareg are still pessimistic that their way of life will die out as their children migrate to the towns for an 'easier' lifestyle

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In just weeks, Tuareg rebels in Mali have managed to achieve what has eluded them for more than 40 years. They now control a vast desert area that stretches from Kidal in the east to the ancient city of Timbuktu to the west. Hashem Ahelbarra reports.

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Tuareg rebels shrug off the absence of any outside recognition of their declaration of independent and the threat of military intervention. Al Jazeera's Mohammad Vall reports from Timbuktu.

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Al Jazeera's May Welsh reports from Niger on fears in Mali that nomadic fighters, once employed by the regime of Muammar Gaddafi in Libya, have returned home to renew independence fight.

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DemocracyNow.org - The president of Mali, Amadou Toumani Toure, has formally resigned after soldiers ousted him in a coup in March, with power set to be transferred to Mali's National Assembly after elections later this month. The soldiers say they seized power because of Toure's alleged mishandling of a rebellion of ethnic Tuareg rebels, who have succeeded in capturing several key northern cities, declaring their independence and now calling for international recognition. Officials claim the rebels are a mix of Tuareg separatists and Islamists with links to al-Qaeda. We speak with Firoze Manji, editor-in-chief of Pambazuka News, a pan-African social justice website. He was formerly the Africa director for Amnesty International. Manji recently co-edited a book called , "African Awakening: The Emerging Revolutions." Manji argues the political unrest in Mali, Senegal and beyond is "driven by the fact that over the last 30 years, our people have lost all the gains of independence," due in large part to what he calls neo-liberal policies imposed on many African countries by the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. "People feel that their governments are more accountable to the banks and to the multi-national corporations than they are to citizens," Manji says. To watch the complete independent, weekday news hour, read the transcript and download the podcast, please visit www.democracynow.org. FOLLOW DEMOCRACY NOW! ONLINE Facebook: www.facebook.com Twitter <b>...</b>

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www.euronews.com Renegade soldiers in Mali claim to have seized control of the African country in a declaration on state TV. The mutineers, who referred to themselves as the National Committee for the Restoration of Democracy and State, cited the failure of the government to put down a separatist rebellion in the north as their motive. Dozens of people have been killed in the uprising by Tuareg nomads seeking to carve out a homeland in Mali's northern dessert region. Hours before the TV address there was sporadic shooting near the presidential palace in the capital, Bamako. It is not clear if there have been any casualties in the coup attempt. The army has long complained of a lack of arms and resources to tackle the rebels, who have been bolstered by heavily armed fellow Tuaregs returning from Libya's civil war. The whereabouts of President Amadou Toumani are unkown, but a government spokesman said he was in a secure location. Tourmani was due to step down after elections next month. Find us on: Youtube bit.ly Facebook www.facebook.com Twitter twitter.com

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Bombino is a musician from Tidene, Niger, who uses his music to spread the message of equal rights and peace for the Tuareg community of his Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso. Bombino and his band played a special acoustic version of "Imouhar" for Pitchfork Weekly on the High Line in New York City. Watch Pitchfork Weekly now, subscribe to Pitchfork's YouTube channel, and stay tuned every Friday for new episodes. Series Producer: Peter Macia Series Director: Jim Larson Camera: Winston Case, Tyler Jensen, Jim Larson Editors: Winston Case, Tyler Jensen, Jim Larson Motion Graphics: Mike Renaud/Optimus Sound Mix & Design: Jeff Curtin Production Manager: Patrick O'Connor Executive Producer: RJ Bentler Subscribe to Pitchfork TV so you don't miss any new content:www.youtube.com For more videos from Pitchfork TV: pitchfork.com Like Pitchfork on Facebook: www.facebook.com Follow Pitchfork on Twitter: twitter.com Check out Pitchfork on Tumblr: pitchfork.tumblr.com

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February the 21st 2011. Released in France by Reaktion, in the UK & Ireland by IRL. 3 years after 'Ishumar, Music of the Tuareg Resistance', the French label Reaktion, specialising in music of the Sahara, releases a second volume as an overview of contemporary Tuareg music creation in 2011. 30 years ago, the group Tinariwen (Nothern Mali), revolutionised Tuareg music by introducing the electric guitar to support their songs of rebellion. At the beginning of the 2000's, the group began an international career with growing success: 4 studio albums; tours around the world; and prestigious collaborations (Robert Plant, Herbie Hancock,...). Has this first success of a Tuareg band changed the situation for all the bands that have followed their model? Do their successors still dream of revolution, or rather of an international career? How can the Tuareg guitar evolve? Although these evolutions are taking place at this very moment, the compilation 'Ishumar 2, New Tuareg Guitars' tries to provide some answers. Tinariwen's shadow hangs over all 12 tracks on the album, but all these groups, from Mali, Niger or Algeria, have understood the need to move away from the original style. Like the current Tuareg youth who exchange mp3's via bluetooth, these artists are open to the world and carry out bold hybridisation between Tuareg guitar and other music: rock (Tamkilwate), blues (Nabil Othmani), reggae and even a touch of rap (Amanar). The instruments are diversified with the <b>...</b>

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Full text Appeal of Tuareg tribe to all Libyan tribes: To all our tribes in Libya, you have suffered huge losses because of this false revolution, the revolution of mercenaries from NATO... ...My brothers Touareg tribes of Libya and Africa, you elected th...e deceased Gaddafi as your leader and we know that the Touareg, when one of their leader is killed, are mobilizing to deal with perpetrators. My brothers Touareg I have to tell you that your leader was killed by the hands of people who know neither God nor his prophet and commit atrocities like those committed by the Jews. ... ...As you have seen the abuse they inflicted on the body of your leader and it is time to react. We know where you are opposed to these mercenaries and this is your reaction will determine the fate of the perpetrators of these mercenaries and colonizers. Yes my brothers Tuareg of Libya, Algeria, Western Sahara, Mali and Niger, you who used to come visit your leader and you know its position with respect to the Tuareg: you honored and made you leaders and officers and leaders... ...Today we must sound the trumpet and start the fierce resistance to burn the earth under their feet. Your grandfather Omar Mokhtar is the right model for you to know. The tomb of Ghaddafi be for you and for us a beacon that lights our way in the fight against these renegades.

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Tuareg - Il guerriero del deserto (original title) In a desolate section of the Sahara once ruled by the French, two thirsty men stumble into the camp of a Tuareg warrior where they're given water and shelter. Soldiers from the new Arab government now arrive by Jeep and demand the two men be turned over to them. The warrior refuses, citing the sacred laws of hospitality. The soldiers shoot dead one of the men and carry off the other -- a political foe of the new government. The warrior mounts his camel and rides off to rescue his kidnapped guest. Actors: Mark Harmon, Paolo Malco, Antonio Sabato, Aldo Sambrell Directors: Enzo G. Castellari Studio: Westlake Entertainment DVD Release Date: July 1, 2003 Run Time: 97 minutes

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25/mar/12 NATO Mercenaries are swarming southern Libya attacking Tuareg towns, killing and looting civilians. The Tuareg population has picked up weapons and have started resistance, oppression always leads to resistance, this is the first rain drop. The video depicts NATO Mercenaries using machineguns and anti-aircraft against the Tuareg resistance, location is still unconfirmed, but observers believe that the scene of fighting is in Fezzan.

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CNN's Tim Lister reports on what Gadhafi's fall will mean for the Tuaregs, nomads who fought as mercenaries for Gadhafi.

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Tatta is a portrait of a traditional midwife, Tatta Walet Anoufleye, in Adjel-hoc, a Tuareg community in the Kidal Region of northern Mali. In this Tuareg community, giving birth is a family affair. Expectant mothers prefer to stay at home during their entire pregnancy and especially for the delivery. Whilst the Community Health Centre offers modern obstetric services it tends to be avoided by the local women. The health centre is seen as an environment in which they feel insecure and uncomfortable. To lessen the gap between traditional ideas and professional health care, an NGO has offered special training to six traditional midwives in the town of Adjel-hoc. Tatta Walet Anoufleye is one of them. This group of traditional midwives is working with community health workers to promote safe childbirth and to raise awareness about the health services. With Tatta, we explore the cultural drama of a Tuareg community in transition between modernity and tradition, dealing with pregnancy and giving birth.

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Nov. 7 - Libya's interim authorities start reconciliation talks with the country's Tuareg nomadic tribes, who are considered of vital importance to regional security in Libya's oil-rich south. Nick Rowlands reports.

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This is a video of a Tuareg music presentation in January 2007. Filmed in Mali, north of Timbuktu

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The Ghadames Cultural Festival is held in Libya in October each year. On the last afternoon everyone went to the dunes to watch the sunset. The Tuareg put on a dancing display. (Sorry it finishes abruptly - my camera is limited to 3 minutes.)

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One of Castellari's finest! (While I accept I have a strong pro-Castellari bias, 'Light Blast' being somewhat of an obsession, 'Tuareg, The Desert Warrior' doesn't disappoint on the shoot-em scale; that said, precious few Castellari flicks skimp on the ole ultra-violence. (Yet another worthy title lost in the Grey market vacuum!) WWW.GIALLOGOBLIN.COM

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In this report by Diego Marin from Telesur we can hear about growing battles within Tripoli between various militias who seem to fight for their own power, without taking much heed from the political NTC. This would cause an unsafe situation. Perhaps part of these fightings are the result of the Tarhuna-tribe who - according to various rumors - would have decided to oppose the Rebel-rule of Libya. Diego also talks about the Tuaregh who would have decided to back the green Jamahiriya in Libya as well, claiming that Tuaregh from Niger and Mali are on their way to move into Libyan territory, mostly to avenge their people who were killed by the NATO Rebels. Video mirrored from the english telesur youtube channel at www.youtube.com If this were to be true about the Tuaregh it would make the situation more international, with more black people fighting in Libya, which would aggravate the racist tendencies in quite a few 'Rebels'. More news from ArRai from Morris at www.youtube.com (no more food, water in Sirte; fighting in Ghadames between Tuareg and Rebels - it would have been the people inside the city of Ghadames that would have revolted - No Tuareg from abroad; Bani Walid is free of Rebels, and much of the road to Bani Walid would now be in Green hands)

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www.TravelsWithSheila.com Erfoud is in the Middle Atlas of Morocco surrounded by desert. Local guide, Ali, joined the group and began our morning tour by explaining Berber and Tuareg culture. Ali was dressed in a traditional blue Tuareg "bou-bou", an outer garment similar to a Kaftan with baggy pants underneath and a turban. The only difference between the two tribes is that Berbers are farmers and Tuaregs, nomads. Whatever, Ali was both interesting, informative and had a great personality.

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Religious leaders in Mali have called on Tuareg rebels to resolve the matter through talks.

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A documentary about Ehadji Koumama, a Tuareg jeweler of the desert, brief history and demonstration of making silver jewelry in the lost wax method.

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Living Cultural Storybases (LCS) is a non-profit working to counter the disappearance of minority and indigenous languages and cultures around the world. We use appropriate digital technology to reconnect the generations, and to connect those living traditional lives with their urban diaspora, around their rich traditional oral heritage - stories, songs, poems and narratives. This video shows the very first multimedia exhibition of Tuareg stories, in Tamacheq in Timbuktu (Tombouctou), Mali in October 2008. See www.storybases.org and http This video was filmed and produced with the kind assistance of Tim Short (www.tagliatelly.co.uk) and John Christie, who happened to be in Timbuktu at the time. We seek donors, sponsors and volunteers who are concerned that half of the precious cultures of the planet - the 4% of humanity who are indigenous - may now be lost within only 50 years.

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How to wrap and wear the Tuareg Tagelmust (turban, headgear) correctly. Filmed in the Sahara desert, Morroco. Produced by Actionwork. www.actionwork.com

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