On Friday, November 20, 2015, the Radisson Blu Hotel in Bamako, Mali, was attacked by an armed group. That day, at 7am, 170 customers of the hotel were woken from their sleep by the intrusion of armed men. Their eventual release will require the intervention of the Malian army. 22 people of different nationalities will die in the attack. Two of the assailants are still actively sought.

Following consultation with their base, the armed groups of Azawad have formulated several points to amend the draft peace agreement proposed by the Algerian mediation between the parties in conflict in North Mali. But in Kidal, the draft agreement divides the population which only hope in a return of peace.

At the extreme south east of Mauritania, the camp’s inhabitants are afraid to return to Mali. Their eyes are riveted on Algiers negotiations which hold the key for their return. But the M’berra populations demand more than a document to feel safe and consider leaving camp.

For several years, northern Mali is suffering from a serious security crisis which is shaking the whole country. Including, over 1000 kilometres down South, the capital city Bamako

In Bamako, people render justice themselves and burn alive any thief they catch.

In Malian capital Bamako, inhabitants tend to take revenge themselves against thieves. They burn alive any thief they can catch red handed. Over 72 cases are recorded every year; the phenomenon keeps growing and worries many.