Broken limbs, torn lives in northern Mali By: Halle Van De Hey

         In this article Faith Karimi, Nima Elbagir and Ingrid Formanek of CNN talk about endangered lives In Bamako, Mali. Mail has had a history of people being beaten, and tortured for many reasons, but this but this has been taken to a new level. This all started because the Islamics have started dominating towns in Mali. They banned smoking, television, sports and music. They also banned men and women from talking in public. France has gotten ready, and is prepared to fight back to keep thief rule from spreading into the capital of Mali. Punishments have started becoming worse and worse. They have gotten as bad as floggings, executions, or amputations. Many people have fled, but some are still stuck in over taken towns. Gunshots and cries of pain have become normal sounds. Despite everything that has happened some people are still holding out hope that they can be helped. 

        I think this is devastating. They are abusing their power, and torturing people for no reason. These innocent people don't need to be hurt; they deserve their freedom. This is why I am so grateful to live in the United States because I get so many amazing privileges that so many people don't have the opportunity to have because of where they live. 

Source: http://www.cnn.com/2013/01/24/world/africa/mali-victims-speak-out/index.html?c=africa&page=6