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After yet another Tuareg rebellion, followed by a virtual takeover of the northern parts of the country by various terrorist organizations and a highly destabilizing coup d’état, Mali finds itself engulfed in a protracted political, security and humanitarian crisis. The worrying series of events in Mali has brought the country to the attention of international actors, including the European Union (EU), which is concerned about the lack of stability and security in the Sahel, an area adjacent to the immediate EU neighborhood. However, the author argues that unless the international proposals are in line with the UN Secretary General’s recommendations from 29 November 2012 and veer towards long-term solutions, Mali is likely to remain destabilized for the foreseeable future.