Award of Excellence
Brent Stirton
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"THE TUAREG - FADING KINGS OF THE SAHARA"
Tuareg soldiers of the M.N.J - "The Movement for Justice in Niger," a Tuareg-led rebellion against the Niger government for reasons of perceived discrimination and social injustice against the Tuareg in Niger, 5 April 2009. The rebels have spent the night in the valley hiding under trees from Niger Army helicopters and are seen doing a quick reconnaisance from a high point before driving their technical vehicles to the next safe water point. An amnesty was signed in late 2010 with the rebel leaders and the Niger Government with little being gained by the Rebels despite their 3 year prolonged campaign for Tuareg rights in mining lands. | 
