Mali: The Challenges After Intervention

Synopsis

Timbuktu, once a legendary destination in Mali, faced a dramatic transformation when it fell under the control of Tuareg separatists and jihadists in 2012. This episode explores the city's turbulent history, marked by the destruction of ancient tombs and the imposition of strict sharia law for nine months. Personal stories reveal the complexities of identity among residents, including a bar owner whose mixed heritage saved him and a journalist forced to navigate propaganda. Timbuktu's ongoing struggle with its identity highlights the broader challenges facing Mali after foreign intervention.