Insurgents linked to Al Qaeda have reportedly established checkpoints around Mali's capital and are calling on Malians to rise up, indicating escalating instability.

Al Qaeda-linked insurgents in Mali have called on citizens to rise up and establish Sharia law, with reports indicating they have set up checkpoints around the capital.

Al Qaeda-linked insurgents in Mali have issued a call for citizens to rise up and establish Sharia law, with reports indicating they have set up checkpoints around the capital.