“Al-Qaida’s local chapter took responsibility for an attack on Timbuktu this weekend, as French and Malian forces Monday continued to hunt down the jihadists who infiltrated the ancient, northern Malian town. The claim of responsibility and the boldness of the attack renews fears that al-Qaida’s local fighters are regrouping and have not been uprooted by a three-month-old French-led offensive.”
Source: Al-Qaida takes responsibility for Timbuktu attack – Yahoo! News
