CLEAN : Bamako dance festival held

The video discusses the Ninth International Festival of Dance in Bamako, Mali, highlighting its cultural significance amidst political unrest. While the festival offers a temporary escape for residents, it also sparks debate due to the ongoing occupation of northern Mali by Islamic extremists. The festival's timing is controversial, with some seeing it as a necessary distraction and others questioning its appropriateness. The video also touches on the emotional and cultural expressions of the people and the calls for military intervention in the north.

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