Bruce Hall on the Battle for Timbuktu

The fabled city of Timbuktu has recently been a center of conflict between the French military and Islamic militants. Complicating the clash are tensions within Mali among the country¿s ethnic groups. In a live ¿Office Hours¿ webcast interview, Duke professor Bruce Hall explains some of the historical and cultural context of the conflict. Watch the interview live by clicking on the "Webcast" link. Post a question for Hall on Twitter using @DukeOfficeHours or the Duke Office Hours Facebook page.