Refugees from the Malian town of Hombori, which is now under the control of Islamist forces, pose for a picture at their private accommodation in the West African country's capital Bamako, Sept 8, 2012. After a coup earlier this year rebels took over the entirety over northern Mali. The UN refugee agency says over 450,000 people have since fled their homes. [Photo/Agencies]

Refugees from the Malian town of Timbuktu, which is now under the control of Islamist forces, pose for a picture at their private accommodation in the West African country's capital Bamako, Sept 8, 2012. 26-year-old Arkia Ascofane (R) has been a resident in Bamako for some time. The others, including two of her sisters and a niece pictured with her, fled Timbuktu recently and are now staying with her. [Photo/Agencies]