Africa - Voice of America: Islamist Militants in Northern Mali Mix Punishment, Charity

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Islamist Militants in Northern Mali Mix Punishment, Charity Jun 24th 2012, 20:15 Residents of northern Mali say Islamist militant groups currently running parts of the region are trying to win hearts and minds with an odd mix of punishment and charity. The groups carry out harsh corporal punishment they say the religion requires, while at the same time doling out cash and other gifts. During a recent meeting in Mali's northern city of Kidal, local residents and religious leaders said they reject the position of Tuareg Islamist group Ansar Dine, which wants to ... Media files: EBDD7BC9-906A-4A83-9D96-00B5CC76273E_cx0_cy8_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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