[At-Large] Redelegation of the domain representing Mali to the Agence des Technologies de l'Information et de la Communications

[Garth Bruen]

I've followed the Timbuktu Library story for some time, I think this is
absolutely the kind of project which needs our attention. 

Thanks for raising it again Sala

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JOHNSON
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Subject: Re: [At-Large] Redelegation of the domain representing Mali to the
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Dear Salanieta T. Tamanikaiwaimaro

The is a very interested observation and important information. There is a
need to contact the ALS, ISOC Mali to provide some comments to your
concerns.

Philip F Johnson


On Mon, Feb 3, 2014 at 11:18 PM, Salanieta T. Tamanikaiwaimaro <
salanieta.tamanikaiwaimaro at gmail.com> wrote:

> Dear All,
>
> Grateful if someone could point me to information on Mali request for 
> redelegation and what was the outcome if any. I remember vaguely 
> recalling some difficulties. I hope the ALS in Mali is also well. I 
> vaguely recall that the request for redelegation was in the midst of 
> political turmoil in country. If anyone has the link to an update from 
> the Board, grateful if you could share it please.
>
> I was also troubled when I read that the  Ansar al-Dine tried to 
> desecrate sacred shrines with pick-axes, and to burn the irreplaceable 
> manuscripts stored in the libraries of Timbuktu.  We also know that 
> you, the people of Mali, did all you could to stop them and that, as a 
> result, much of this precious patrimony has been preserved.  We have 
> heard stories during our stay here about 300,000 manuscripts that were 
> smuggled out of Timbuktu by brave Malians during the height of the 
> terror. I am wondering whether having digital collection of those 
> manuscripts and storing them in a server offshore could be a way to 
> preserve your collections. It might be a good idea for a project for the
ALS when things stabilize.
>
>  I am amazed to read how many Malians have opened their homes to their 
> fellow citizens who fled violence in the north.  Unlike many places 
> that have witnessed conflict, most of the displaced in Mali are not in 
> camps, but are instead in the care of the larger community.
>
> The fact that the UN Security Council has convened in Mali shows the 
> level of importance and strategic priority that the world is showing Mali.
>
> Trusting that Hawa and the ALS in Mali are safe and in excellent health.
>
>
>
> On Sat, Sep 29, 2012 at 12:33 PM, Salanieta T. Tamanikaiwaimaro < 
> salanieta.tamanikaiwaimaro at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Dear All,
> >
> > Thanks to Dev who pointed out this morning that the Board will be 
> > considering the Redelegation of the domain representing Mali to the 
> > Agence des Technologies de l'Information et de la Communications, see:
> > http://www.icann.org/en/groups/board/documents/agenda-03oct12-en.htm
> >
> > I wonder whether ISOC Mali or At Large in general holds a view on 
> > the above.
> >
> > Kind Regards,
> >
> > --
> > Salanieta Tamanikaiwaimaro aka Sala
> > P.O. Box 17862
> > Suva
> > Fiji
> >
> > Twitter: @SalanietaT
> > Skype:Salanieta.Tamanikaiwaimaro
> > Fiji Cell: +679 998 2851
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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