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1. THE BRAZEN BIBLIOPHILES OF TIMBUKTU.

Author

DREAZEN, YOCHI

Subjects
*PRESERVATION of manuscripts, *HISTORIC preservation, *PROTECTION of cultural property, *COUP d'etat, Mali, 2012, *OPERATION Serval, 2013-2014, *ISLAMIC sects, *POLITICAL participation, *HISTORY, *ANTIQUITIES, HISTORY of Mali
Abstract

The article considers the preservation of Islamic and other historical manuscripts in Timbuktu, Mali by Abdel Kader Haidara, an official of the Ahmed Baba Institute in that city, following its 2012 takeover by Ansar Dine, an extremist Islamic insurgent militia which destroyed historic buildings and artifacts for religious reasons. Haidara's efforts in first hiding the manuscripts within the city and then smuggling them to parts of Mali not controlled by the insurgents are examined. The role of Haidara's accomplice Stephanie Diakité in organizing the smuggling to the manuscripts from Timbuktu to Bamako, Mali is discussed.

Published
2013

2. The Timbuktu syndrome.

Author

Andersson, Ruben

Subjects
PEACEKEEPING forces, TERRORISM, CARTOGRAPHY, OPERATION Serval, 2013-2014
Abstract

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Published
2019
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3. Flashpoint.

Subjects
OPERATION Serval, 2013-2014, COUP d'etat, Mali, 2012, EXTREMISTS
Abstract

The article focuses on a war against Islamists Extremists in Northern Mali. It mentions that after the military coup in 2012, these extremists with links to terror organization Al-Qaeda had taken over the northern region of Mali including the historical town of Timbuktu, destroying historical culture of the city, while imposing strict Shari' a Law. It informs that Economic Community of West African States (ECOWOS) decided to send its troops to fight this war along with French troops.

Published
2013

4. Mali papers still at risk.

Author

Bailey, Martin

Subjects
MANUSCRIPTS, PROTECTION of cultural property, DESTRUCTION of cultural property, OPERATION Serval, 2013-2014
Abstract

The article reports that Islamic rebels in Mali have destroyed an estimated 2000 to 3000 manuscripts in the ancient city of Timbuktu. The author also notes that there is concern for the fate of manuscripts in private collections, many of which are fragile and believed to be stored in unsuitable environments and left vulnerable to theft.

Published
2013

5. As Extremists Invaded, Timbuktu Hid Artifacts of a Golden Age.

Author

POLGREEN, LYDIA and Sayare, Scott

Subjects
*PRESERVATION of manuscripts, *OPERATION Serval, 2013-2014, *ISLAMIC fundamentalism, *ISLAM & politics
Abstract

The article discusses the impact of Islamic insurgent military rule over the city of Timbuktu, Mali on the preservation of historical texts and manuscripts, largely from the 14th century. It addresses efforts to preserve and maintain the manuscripts, the arrival of French and Malian troops to Timbuktu on January 28, 2013, and the impact of Islamist rule on life in the city.

Published
2013

6. Timbuktu Endured Terror Under Harsh Shariah Law.

Author

POLGREEN, LYDIA, Schmitt, Eric, and Sayare, Scott

Subjects
*OPERATION Serval, 2013-2014, *ISLAMIC law
Abstract

The article presents information on the 10 month occupation of Islamic militants of the Islamic extreme group Ansar Dine in Timbuktu, Mali. The author looks at the intervention of French and Malian troops, the institution of Shariah and Islamic law by the Tuareg rebels, and the efforts of citizens including Dr. Ibrahim Maiga.

Published
2013

7. French and Malian Forces Retake Timbuktu.

Author

Hishaw, Drew and Schechner, Sam

Subjects
*OPERATION Serval, 2013-2014, *ARMED Forces
Abstract

The article reports that by January 28, 2013 French and Malian armed forces were able to clear members of the terrorist organization al Qaeda out of the city of Timbuktu, Mali, which had been held by al Qaeda for the previous 10 months.

Published
2013

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