The United Nations peacekeeping mission in Mali (MINUSMA) accomplished its withdrawal from that nation on December 31. That withdrawal occurred on the request of Mali’s transition authorities, in accordance with Safety Council Decision 2690, adopted on June 30, 2023. Mali’s cooperation stays important to making sure the safety of UN personnel nonetheless on the bottom to supervise the transportation of apparatus.
Over the previous 10 years, MINUSMA has made a major contribution to the nation’s safety and the safety of civilians. France pays tribute to the peacekeepers who risked their lives to guard civilian populations, and to their households. Greater than 300 of them have misplaced their lives since 2013, and plenty of others have been injured.
France applauds the nations that dedicated troops, and notably Mali’s regional companions and neighbors.
Along with its worldwide and regional companions, France stays dedicated to supporting nations that search assist with resolving crises and combating terrorism.
