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RE: Lucky Escape For Brits in Timbuktu

by witek35 08 April 2012

Yes,the only thing that is not good is that this information confirms that the bandits from Aqim have the control of the center. But I…
Re: Travelling in Mali

by aminata 01 April 2012

I don't think it is possible really to make any plans about Mali at the present moment until we see which way the country is headed after…
RE: Bullet train Shanghai - Beijing (G-train)

by manchurianexile 20 February 2012

The Gao Tie virtually *_+NEVER+_* sells out. You'll have no problem whatsoever buying tickets 4 days in advance. You could even leave…
RE: Overland on public transport from Gaya to Niamey

by Giora 04 February 2012

Hi, I travelled from Gao to Niamey about 4 years ago on a bus. At that time, the road was in pretty good condition for most of the way,…
Re: Overland on public transport from Gaya to Niamey

by arjwilson 04 February 2012

Oops - sorry about that, I meant from Niamey to Gao, in north-eastern Mali. Thanks!
Trip Report Mali Dec 3-18 2011

by robyn 16 January 2012

*Our Trip to Mali* *Preparations*: After reading a bit about Western Africa, it became clear that Mali was the clear choice for a first…
RE: Two hostages taken between Mopti & Gao

by aminata 15 January 2012

Got a phone call this w/e from my (Tuareg) friend in Timbuctu. He said the Festival is great, tourists there, lots of security, and I…
Just finished a Niger trip: Info

by mikespencerbown 09 January 2012

I just finished a Niger trip, and am trying to get to Algerian or libya next, but here was the Niger situation: 1. The road in from Mali…
Re: Two hostages taken between Mopti & Gao

by fcoulombe 06 January 2012

i just got in bamako and i met 2 italian girls who came back from there. they said it was fine. also the people here seems to say that…
RE: Two hostages taken between Mopti & Gao

by amandab33 06 January 2012

Haven't been, myself (sniff), but a few days ago, I spoke to two American women who were having dinner in Timbuktu (my friend, a guide,…
RE: Two hostages taken between Mopti & Gao

by vsrajan 04 January 2012

Hello all, Has anyone been to Timbuktu since the incident? What is the current situation? Any info appreciated. Thanks.
RE: Two hostages taken between Mopti & Gao

by fcoulombe 19 December 2011

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503543_162-57343312-503543/timbuktu-al-qaeda-kidnappings-hurt-mali-tourism/
RE: Don't abandon Mali

by Simsy 12 December 2011

I cannot agree with you kretz. The best support we can give to Mali is to visit the place, spend the money and let everyone know that…
RE: Two hostages taken between Mopti & Gao

by GreatEscape 12 December 2011

Here are the links to the news articles OMOOMO mentioned. http://www.dutchnews.nl/news/archives/2011/12/mali_kidnap_victims_photo_circ.ph…
RE: Two hostages taken between Mopti & Gao

by OMOOMO 12 December 2011

There is this pic in the news with the hostages presented by some ****** gunmen and they pretend to be from al Quaida.
RE: Help...

by CherryW 07 December 2011

i think maybe u can take these into consideration: Beijing: Great Wall, Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Confucius Temple, Hutongs (grassro…
RE: Two hostages taken between Mopti & Gao

by fcoulombe 04 December 2011

"unwarranted and really repugnant." i shouldn't ask about what i read through the media? i'm glad to hear its not as bad as what they…
RE: Two hostages taken between Mopti & Gao

by richardtrillo 03 December 2011

This is a horrendous situation. With respect, fcoulombe, I think your comments are unwarranted and really repugnant. The nightmare scena…
RE: Two hostages taken between Mopti & Gao

by Euridice 03 December 2011

In response to #46, you describe what *should* ideally happen. If you are lucky your family is contacted and gives consent before any…
RE: Two hostages taken between Mopti & Gao

by aminata 01 December 2011

Thanks for that, Torotaxi, will read it later. Incredibly sad for all around. Yes, I've heard French and US military personell are…
RE: Two hostages taken between Mopti & Gao

by richardtrillo 01 December 2011

If anyone's interested in seeing the source of the Andrew Lebovich article, with comments, check out the [Al-Wasat blog|http://thewasat.word…
RE: Two hostages taken between Mopti & Gao

by aminata 01 December 2011

In reply to *28 "In response to #25 above: *Often you do not hear from people who are kidnapped* for their own security- there are a…
RE: Two hostages taken between Mopti & Gao

by torotaxi 01 December 2011

Here's the Le Monde article in english a friend sent me. Things sound a bit fishy what with possible mercenaries being involved... Kidnap…
RE: Two hostages taken between Mopti & Gao

by Euridice 30 November 2011

Don't know specifically about those two suspected French Special Forces but it is no secret (to the government or anyone living in Mali)…
RE: Two hostages taken between Mopti & Gao

by Giora 30 November 2011

levelo, thanks for posting the details of the Le Monde articles, they sound quite interesting. I have a couple of comments: I think it…