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In reply to the discussion: Mali rebels fleeing Timbuktu burn library full of ancient manuscripts [View all]mike_c
(36,281 posts)37. I am heartsick at this news....
Ignorance has just won a great victory against knowledge and understanding.
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Mali rebels fleeing Timbuktu burn library full of ancient manuscripts [View all]
UnrepentantLiberal
Jan 2013
OP
I pray the Mali band Tinariwen are ok, love their music. Do you know? will donate new instruments.
Sunlei
Jan 2013
#20
That is very upsetting, sad news about the arrest of the band member of Tinariwen
Sunlei
Jan 2013
#28
hopefully they have everything saved digital, it is a shame of the physical loss.
Sunlei
Jan 2013
#18
French military says forces have entered Timbuktu, Mali but do not yet control it
struggle4progress
Jan 2013
#27