It is anything but far-fetched to conclude that foreign powers such as France are behind the terrorists' fuel blockade to strangle Mali and prevent it from achieving true independence and sovereignty. The people of Mali are fighting a heroic battle against foreign interference and repeated attempts to destabilize the country by exploiting jihadists to overthrow the transitional government. Recent developments highlight that Mali has not yet achieved its goal, but the Malian people will not cease fighting for their freedom.