And not every person can be helped who refuses to help themselves.

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Steel workers, as opposed to steel companies, can be helped in ways that do not interfere with free trade.

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Finding a governing formula by which legitimate civilian authorities in the capital, Bamako, can extend their remit throughout the country will be no easy task, and will not be helped by reports of misbehaviour and executions by Malian troops.

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