The nomadic Tuaregs are scattered across several countries . Some work for former Libyan Army Colonel Gadhafi . So it came as no surprise that Malian Tuaregs willingly went to Libya to fight for Gadhafi as he fought to keep hold of the reigns of his regime which crumbled in August , Libya 's new government has said . Many have now fled to Mali , forcing thousands to flee , the president says .
The nomadic Tuaregs are scattered across several countries . Some work for former Libyan Army Colonel Gadhafi . Many have now fled to Mali , forcing thousands to flee , the president says .