This ahead of zone. A vast expanse and home to people with centuries old traditions. I doubt hes. Done in. The last hour the headline of the to counterattack up the last of these days this the hell region has also become known for radical islamists gaining political influence and for young people on the move in search of Better Futures elsewhere we travel to mali any share for this film. This is timbuktu in mali where the streets are once again filled. With color and song. Celebrations music laughter and dancing have returned to this fabled and mysterious desert city. Back in 2012 things looked very different. In the summer of 2012 armed radical islamists seized control of cities in northern mali including timbuktu. In 2013 a fragile peace was restored to the city on the transparent caravan route and the un has stationed blue helmet soldiers in mali since then. But fear insecurity economic problems and unemployment remain there are few prospects especially for younger mali. Over 5 year