Mali
To the West African country of Mali now...where a French-led campaign to halt the advance of Islamist rebels is now in its fourth day. The UN Security Council is supporting the action by France which it has already been warned may turn into a lengthy – and bloody – campaign. But why is France leading this charge? And though it has the support of the UN, does the West really need to become embroiled in another conflict with Islamic extremists? John Lichfield is Paris Correspondent with The London Independent and he joined Pat this morning.
http://www.rte.ie/radio1/today-with-pat-kenny/programmes/2013/0115/362843-today-with-pat-kenny-tuesday-15-january-2013/?clipid=974788
