Mali's Islamist backlash over UN military approval

In northern Mali, Islamist extremists have reacted violently to UN plans to send military forces to regain control of the region.

They have restarted a campaign of destroying the numerous historic mausoleums of Muslim saints which are highly regarded by many in the region.

The attackers say the veneration of saints is tantamount to idolatry.

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