Mali’s Islamist Ansar Dine (Defenders of the Faith) rebel group, which holds fort at the country’s vast desert north, has split and the breakaway faction said Thursday it was ready for peace talks.The newly-formed Islamic Movement for Azawad said in a statement that it “rejected all forms of extremism and terrorism and was committed to fighting them”, adding that it wanted a “peaceful solution” to the Mali crisis.
The statement aded that the new group, was composed entirely of Malian nationals.
It called on “Malian authorities and France to cease hostilities in the zones that we are occupying in the north-eastern regions of Kidal and Menaka to create a climate of peace which will pave the way for an inclusive political dialogue.” (AFP)
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Una never see anything
Y una no cal 4 peace b4 d bombardment.pikin wey say en mama no go sleep enh self no go sleep.