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Is Cantonment the Key to Success in Mali’s Negotiations?

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This article was originally published by ISS Africa on 21 July 2014.

Peace talks between the government of Mali and northern rebel groups started in Algiers last week. If they are to succeed, the focus should be on effectively initiating the ‘cantonment’ of armed groups, a military process that involves removing them from the conflict zone and restricting their movements.