The Americans fear that in this region Islamist terrorists could begin co-operating with existing rebel outfits, such as the Tuareg, or with drug smugglers.

• 美国人害怕恐怖主义者会在这里与某些现存的叛乱组织合作，如图阿雷格人（柏柏尔人）；或是与毒品贩子相勾结。