Rebel cease-fire called, Mali sanctioned BAMAKO, Mali, April 5 (UPI) -- After capturing key northern areas of Mali, Tuareg rebels Thursday called a cease-fire saying their goals had been fulfilled. The Tuaregs agreed to put down their guns, saying they had captured enough territory in Mali's Sahara region, which they call Azawad, considered to be the cradle of their nomadic civilization. The Azawad National Liberation Movement posted a statement on their Web site saying the movement "decides unilaterally to proclaim an end to military operations as of Thursday, April 5 at midnight GMT." CNN reported Mali military leaders who overthrew President Amadou Toumani Toure because of his handling of the Tuareg insurgency have postponed plans for a national convention. The international community, including the United States and the African Union, has called for a restoration to constitutional rule in the west African country, slamming Mali with harsh sanctions and freezing its assets in the meantime.