Tuareg Rebels' Prisoner Swap: A Glimpse into Mali's Endless Conflict The latest prisoner swap between Tuareg rebels and the Malian government has freed around 60 soldiers, exchanged for a defector turned rebel leader.
This release is part of a long series of exchanges involving prisoners taken hostage by al Qaeda linked fighters and Tuareg rebels in northern Mali.
At first glance, this exchange seems like a welcome respite from the ongoing conflict that has ravaged Mali since 2012.