DW: Mr. Nooke, Human rights groups have accused the Malian troops of mounting a campaign of revenge against Islamist militants, killing Arabs and ethnic Tuaregs. Are you happy that Germany isn‘t fighting along side Malian troops?
Günter Nooke, African Advisor to the German Chacellor. Photo: DW/Per Henriksen Christian Democrat Günter Nooke advises the German chancellor on African affairs

Günter Nooke: Basically people should be happy when they can avoid wars and violent conflicts. And this is what Germany is trying to do, resolving conflicts politically, and not be the first to send in ground troops.