Mali conflict 2012
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Mali Conflict 2012
Political Map
History of Conflict
Main religion is Islamic
There have been Muslim Terrorists attacks (9/11)
Rulers have treated citizens unfairly and taken away rights
Movement of People Refugees
Women and children are fleeing
Men are staying to fight against Authorities
There isn't much escaping since the Muslims of Mali are under strict security
Economics
Growth rate- 4.5%
Per Capita income- $691
Consumer price inflation rate- 2.2%
Mali is a poor country with a unstable economy.
Natural Resources
Resources: Gold, Phosphate, salt,limestone,oil.
They also have Uranium which is used to make nuclear bombs.
This can be very dangerous in a war zone.
Agriculture: Fishery,livestock.
Religion
Mali is a Islamic country
The main law is Sharia
Islamic moral code and religious law that deals with crime, politics,and economics
Also deals with sexual intercourse,Hygiene, diet, fasting and prayer.
Ethnicity
Diverse Sub-Saharan ethnic groups
Nomadic northern groups (Maurs, Tuaregs, Berber people)
Power/Governance
The main conflict in mali is that the rulers are trying to inforce the Sharia law.
Sharia is being enforced in aggressive ways
Citizens want independence from these unfair authorities.
Language and Cultural factors
Official language is French
Other languages include English and Arabic
Various religions and tribes
Several forms of music and dance
Political Boundaries effects
The conflict is mainly in Northern Mali
Borders split people on land which gives people something to fight over
Borders are also good because only a piece of the country will be in conflict, not the whole country
Current Status
Other countries such as US, Canada, France,Germany, and the British Red Cross are coming to the aid of Mali
The al-Queda is present in Mali
Muslim storytellers are being band
Muslim music is being limited
Punishments for disobeying Sharia Law: stoning, executed by firing squad, hands, feet, and ears get amputated
By:Maria, Madison, and Lori