Malians opposing a foreign military intervention to retake Mali's Islamist-held north march in the streets of the capital, Bamako, Mali on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012. Representatives of the African Union, regional bloc ECOWAS, and the United Nations were due to meet Friday in Bamako to discuss options for a military invention. Supporters of Mali's military have held multiple demonstrations opposing foreign military intervention, but far greater numbers of Malians turned out for a pro-intervention march on Oct. 11. The banner at front reads, "ECOWAS, You want to liberate us, liberate our arms," referring to a shipment of armored vehicles and ammunition for Mali's army that had been held for more than two months in neighboring Guinea. Officials said Wednesday that the arms had been released. (AP Photo/Harouna Traore)
