Publication
Feb 2011
Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) has undertaken increasingly frequent and effective attacks in the past year, posing a dangerous and growing threat in Africa’s Sahel region. Reversing this trend presents a particularly complex challenge as AQIM has simultaneously strengthened ties to local communities and regional criminal networks. Efforts to counter AQIM will require collaborative region-wide strategies that feature complementary security and development initiatives.
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Author | Modibo Goīta |
Series | ACSS Africa Security Briefs |
Issue | 11 |
Publisher | Africa Center for Strategic Studies (ACSS) |