Violence has displaced hundreds of thousands Malians . The United Nations estimates that more than a million people have been forced from their homes in the past two years and many are still living in makeshift camps or on the streets. We 're now on our way to Timbuktu , which was just retaken by French and Malian troops . Conflict in the region has made it difficult for relief groups reach those in need . Many doctors and nurses have fled Timbuktu leaving critical health services weakened .
Violence has displaced hundreds of thousands Malians . The United Nations estimates that more than a million people have been forced from their homes in the past two years and many are still living in makeshift camps or on the streets. Conflict in the region has made it difficult for relief groups reach those in need . Many doctors and nurses have fled Timbuktu leaving critical health services weakened .