The junta, still very prominent despite efforts to restore civilian rule, gives no explanation for arrests
Dioncounda Traore vows to regain north, currently occupied by rebels, Islamic militants
Vague transition deal and coup leader's remarks raise concerns as Mali struggles to restore civilian rule
Activists call for the 'liberation' of northern cities taken over by Tuareg separatists and Islamic militants
Malians collect food, medicine for people in looted north, but delivery remains problematic
Soldiers who seized power in coup two weeks ago have agreed to step down as part of agreement with regional bloc ECOWAS
People from north say they cannot stand by and watch their homeland be confiscated by Islamists and Tuareg rebels
Many have watched with surprise as three major northern cities fell to Tuareg rebels
Announcement, hailed as turning point by some, overshadowed by advance of Tuareg rebels on ancient city of Timbuktu
Separatist Tuareg rebels attack northern garrison town of Gao, one day after taking town of Kidal
Some people are worried that freedom of expression is being trampled after opponents of military government were attacked
West African presidents abandon plans to meet with junta leaders after reports of pro-coup protests at airport, capital
Political and civil society front is calling on coup leaders to negotiate a rapid return to civilian rule
Fraud allegations are the latest in a string of events since the March 18 election, shaking up an already fragile process
Some in Bamako question whether the soldiers looking to seize power will make it priority to ensure rights and protection of Tuaregs
Activists target families affected by fighting between government forces and Tuareg separatists
Doctors Without Borders says a second civilian has been killed in apparent army air strike in northern Mali
Opposition leaders rejoining political process after boycotting legislative elections last year, but remain skeptical
Chadian President Idriss Deby arrives in Dakar, where mediators are hoping he will meet with Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir
