Al Qaeda Trying To Establish Holdings In Northern Africa

(CNN) — Islamic radicals linked to al Qaeda have seized the northern half of Mali, one of Africa’s largest nations, and there are widespread concerns that the region could soon become a terrorist haven.

The militants have been able to capitalize on the instability of the country, which has seen a rebellion and a government coup within the past few months.

Now, about 500,000 Malians have fled their homes in fear of the violence and discrimination that come with the radicals’ strict interpretation of sharia law.

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