Saturday, July 1, 2023

UN Security Council Votes To End Mali Peacekeeping Mission

 

DW: Mali: UN ends peace mission, US blames Russia's Wagner 

Mali's relations with the West have deteriorated sharply since a 2020 military coup in the country. 

The junta has rallied behind Russia and brought in the paramilitary Wagner Group to meet its security needs. The UN Security Council on Friday voted to end a decade-old peacekeeping mission in Mali as demanded by the country's military junta. 

The French-drafted resolution, adopted by a 15-0 vote, ordered the mission, known as MINUSMA, to immediately start the withdrawal of over 15,000 personnel. 

The pullout is to be completed by the end of the year.  

Read more .... 

UN Security Council Votes To End Mali Peacekeeping Mission  

UN Security Council terminates Mali peacekeeping mission -- UN News 

UN votes to end its peacekeeping mission in Mali as demanded by the country's military junta -- AP  

Boost for Wagner as Mali shuns UN troops, but at what cost? -- BBC

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