UN completes peacekeeping mission in Mali

The United Nations has officially completed the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA). This was announced by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, UNN reports.

Details

According to him, in accordance with the Security Council Resolution, the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Mali (MINUSMA) has completed the withdrawal of troops from the country by December 31 .

The UN Secretary-General also paid tribute to the 311 people killed and more than 700 wounded in the service of peace during the 10 years of the mission's deployment in Mali.

The Secretary-General and the entire United Nations family express their condolences and solidarity with the families, friends and colleagues of the deceased staff members, inspired by their selfless commitment to peace

Addendum

It is noted that the "liquidation phase" of the mission will begin on January 1:  a reduced team led by the Department of Operational Support will remain at the Gao and Bamako sites to oversee the transfer of property belonging to troop- and police-contributing countries to their respective countries.

At the same time, the Secretary-General reaffirms the commitment of the United Nations to work with the people of Mali and the Transitional Government to restore constitutional order and promote peace, security and sustainable development.

Recall

In October  of last year, UN peacekeepers left the strategic camp in the city of Kidal in northern Mali.

Representatives of the UN peacekeeping force claimed that they had to destroy or decommission equipment such as vehicles, ammunition and generators that they could not export in accordance with UN rules because the Malian authorities blocked 200 trucks and imposed restrictions on movement.