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U.N. defers decision on military intervention in Mali
Source: CNN
CNN) -- The United Nations called for sanctions against Islamist fighters in northern Mali and warned it is considering a proposal by West Africa states to deploy troops in the troubled country.
In a resolution passed Thursday, the U.N. Security Council did not authorize a military intervention, but said it is willing to review such a proposal and called on sanctions to restore peace.
It also urged U.N. member states to submit names of those with ties to al Qaeda in the nation.
The Economic Community of West African States has proposed plans to deploy troops from member states, but the Security Council said it needs more details on the request.
Read more: http://edition.cnn.com/2012/07/06/world/africa/mali-un-warning/
