MALI 2012 To recover North-Mali which is currently under Islamist’s control, militia groups are being put together in Mopti.With the help of the NLF: National Liberation Frontand the Ganda Izo (The Sons of Soil), this militia is under the orders of Moussa Traoré (former sergent of the regular army).The soldiers – who are no more than 1300 – are trained by Ibrahim Maiga.In order to avoid a new military disaster, Ibrahim Maiga has deceided to put up resistance. From parades to never-ending standing at attention, members of the militia group practice in a not so bold assault course, which undeniably shows a true lack of resources. No soldier receives a salary and the militia has no more twenty guns, financed by donations of displaced people from North Mali.

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