gurey25 wrote:the tuareg and french have good relations,
their movement was hijacked by 2 islamist movements, they are now neutral in the fight but leaning towards the french,
If that is true, then why is it that the traditionally Tuareg-populated areas are being targeted and bombed? Or that the Malian troops, on orders from the French, are killing innocent Tuaregs, even the youth? Also, why did the decision of the French to send troops to Mali and Niger coincide with the interruption of the French's access to Niger's uranium due to Tuareg separatist movements? The Tuareg and French did not have a closer relation than the French had with other groups in that region. The French only support whichever African group that may provide benefit to them at the time. The resources they take from Niger and hope to obtain in other nations are in traditionally Tuareg areas, so it made sense to have at least non-hostile relations with them. Even better if the Tuareg could see them as allies. The Tuaregs are similar to the Somalis in that they are fiercely independent and don't bow down to Europeans. But since the French seemed to be supportive of their aim for independence, the Tuaregs tolerated them. However, because it is no longer convenient for the French, as they now see that their fight for independence interferes with their access to uranium and possibly other future resources (and because Niger gave India and China exploration permits), France decided that they must re-establish their dominance over their (former?) colonies as well as eliminate any threat to the resources. So that is why they are killing Tuaregs and trying to portray their purpose in Mali as being non-self-serving and altruistic and generous (as they're claiming to be fighting extremists). In reality, the Mali government (among other governments) as well as the general non-Tuareg public despise the Tuareg movement for independence.
Even the UN suspects the Mali troops of genocide.
At one point, the Islamists from the north and the Tuareg separatists worked together but due to differences, they now do not. Prior to the French invasion, the general public did not view the Islamists negatively but viewed the Tuareg separatists as a threat. Coincidentally, the French invaded within hours of the so-called Islamists in a town in Mali. It's likely, in my opinion, that the Islamists work with the French similar to how the US worked with "Islamists" in the Middle East. Mali is also very rich in oil, uranium, gold, and other resources. So don't be fooled about France's alliances with Africans (with whom they never have equal relationships with, only client-patron relationships or untrustworthy and temporary alliances) nor about their purpose in Africa.
Tldr: France does not have good relations with the Tuareg, their intentions in Africa and towards Africans is quite sinister.
In case you're interested in some reading about the facts about the French war in Mali (though this article doesn't take into account the part Tuareg separatism plays in this),
here is an article.
Viva la france 
