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MINUSMA Condemns Terrorist Attack against Malian Armed and Security Forces in Misséni
MINUSMA strongly condemns the cowardly terrorist attack against the Malian military and security posts in Misséni, in the “cercle” of Kadiolo, in the south of Mali. One member of the Malian Armed Forces was killed and two were wounded in the attack, which took place in the early morning yesterday…
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One Peacekeeper Killed and One Injured in Bamako
An incident involving a MINUSMA vehicle took place near the Bamako airport yesterday evening at around 7:30 p.m. One peacekeeper was wounded, while another died of his injuries. The investigation currently underway will allow MINUSMA to determine the exact circumstances of the incident. MINUSMA…
The Secretary-General - Message on Africa day
Each year, Africa Day gives us the opportunity to celebrate Africa’s achievements and to reflect on its challenges. The dominant story of the year has been the Ebola crisis that swept West Africa, claiming at least 11,000 lives and threatening hard-won social, economic and political achievements…
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MINUSMA Launches Investigation into Serious Human Rights Violations in Tin-Hamma
MINUSMA has received worrying reports of serious violations of human rights and international humanitarian law in the village of Tin-Hamma in the Gao region, including the execution yesterday of a number of civilians, which may include a person working for an international NGO. These violations…
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Ber: MINUSMA Camp Attacked
The MINUSMA camp in Ber was targeted by a dozen shells shortly after 3 p.m. today. This attack occurred at the same time as a delegation consisting of civilian personnel of the Mission, accompanied by representatives of the local authorities and civil society, was present for the release of 10…
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MINUSMA Deplores the Increase in Violence and Intensifies Its Efforts to Restore Calm
MINUSMA deplores the increase in violence in several locations in the regions in northern Mali. In response to this situation, MINUSMA has intensified its efforts and its contacts with all stakeholders to restore calm and advance the peace process. In this regard, the Special Representative of the…
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MINUSMA Deeply Concerned at Upsurge in Violence in the North of Mali
On 18 May, armed men attacked a FAMa checkpoint on the road between Timbuktu and Douentza. Three soldiers of the Malian Armed Forces were killed, while one other and a civilian were injured during this attack. MINUSMA extends its condolences to the families of the victims and to the Malian…
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Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on Mali
The Secretary-General welcomes the signature of the Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in Mali by the Government of Mali and the Plateforme coalition of armed groups in Bamako today. He congratulates the parties and the Algeria-led Mediation Team for their efforts to produce this balanced text…
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Faced with Tensions in the North, MINUSMA Is Determined to Protect Civilians
Faced with the escalation of tensions during the past two weeks in the north of Mali in the Timbuktu region (Ber, Léré, Diré), the Gao region (Ménaka) and the Mopti region (Tenenkou), MINUSMA has intensified its efforts to ensure the protection of civilians. MINUSMA therefore deployed more than five…
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Head of MINUSMA Encouraged by Progress in Peace Process
Bamako, 14 May 2015 - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of MINUSMA, Mr. Mongi Hamdi, has said he feels encouraged by the initialling of the Peace and National Reconciliation Agreement by the Coordination des Mouvements de l’Azawad (CMA) in Algiers today. "This confirms my…