Hot Spots


Some current hotspots include Syria, Sudan, Central America (Drug Fueled violence).

AFRICA

1)  In Africa - Islamists have taken over the famous city of Timbuktu.

Islamist Rebels Impose Harsh Rule in Northern Mali
Published: June 2, 2012
Rebels who captured Timbuktu have imposed hard-edged Islamic laws, prompting many residents to flee what had been a tolerant city. read on nytimes.



2   300,000 Malians Flee Drought, War and Famine May 31, 2012. 

 - read as posted on Accuweather, source Climate Wire

3) Nubia - recent reporting by Kristoff, NYTimes

 
4) In Syria - are war crimes being committed? Does it compare to Bosnia - watch the following CNN Report.