https://hotair.com/headlines/archives/2013/01/12/west-scrambles-to-stop-islamist-offensive-in-mali/feed/HotAir is the leading conservative blog for breaking news and commentary covering the Biden administration, politics, media, culture, and current elections.en-usTue, 09 Jun 2026 07:44:05 -0400<![CDATA[France had previously only committed to providing training and logistical support to Mali&#8217;s military. By Thursday evening, however, rumors had begun circulating on the frontlines among the various Islamist groups and the notoriously poorly armed government soldiers that French troops were already on their way or had already arrived in Sevare, which is located near a large military barracks and airport.]]>Sat, 12 Jan 2013 16:45:40 -0500<![CDATA[Allahpundit]]>https://hotair.com/headlines/2013/01/12/west-scrambles-to-stop-islamist-offensive-in-mali-n280769