Ground Zero: Mali - France vs. Jihad (Part 3)

Synopsis

Three weeks after France's military intervention in Mali, President François Hollande announces a mission accomplished as French troops reclaim nearly all of northern Mali from al-Qaeda-linked rebels. Despite this progress, plans for troop withdrawal in April indicate ongoing conflict. The documentary follows French soldiers from Bamako to Gao, highlighting the logistical challenges of operating in northern Mali's vast wilderness, which is comparable in size to France. French forces face threats from improvised explosive devices while navigating a harsh desert and mountainous landscape against a persistent enemy.