Mali Conflict 2012

Political Map

History of Conflict

Main religion is Islamic

There have been Muslim Terrorists attacks (9/11)

Rulers have treated citizens unfairly and taken away rights

Movement of People Refugees

Women and children are fleeing

Men are staying to fight against Authorities

There isn't much escaping since the Muslims of Mali are under strict security

Economics

Growth rate- 4.5%

Per Capita income- $691

Consumer price inflation rate- 2.2%

Mali is a poor country with a unstable economy.

Natural Resources

Resources: Gold, Phosphate, salt,limestone,oil.

They also have Uranium which is used to make nuclear bombs.

This can be very dangerous in a war zone.

Agriculture: Fishery,livestock.

Religion

Mali is a Islamic country

The main law is Sharia

Islamic moral code and religious law that deals with crime, politics,and economics

Also deals with sexual intercourse,Hygiene, diet, fasting and prayer.

Ethnicity

Diverse Sub-Saharan ethnic groups

Nomadic northern groups (Maurs, Tuaregs, Berber people)

Power/Governance

The main conflict in mali is that the rulers are trying to inforce the Sharia law.

Sharia is being enforced in aggressive ways

Citizens want independence from these unfair authorities.

Language and Cultural factors

Official language is French

Other languages include English and Arabic

Various religions and tribes

Several forms of music and dance

Political Boundaries effects

The conflict is mainly in Northern Mali

Borders split people on land which gives people something to fight over

Borders are also good because only a piece of the country will be in conflict, not the whole country

Current Status

Other countries such as US, Canada, France,Germany, and the British Red Cross are coming to the aid of Mali

The al-Queda is present in Mali

Muslim storytellers are being band

Muslim music is being limited

Punishments for disobeying Sharia Law: stoning, executed by firing squad, hands, feet, and ears get amputated

By:Maria, Madison, and Lori