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MINUSMA Condemns Terrorist Attack in Sévaré, Mopti Region
Early this morning, unidentified armed men launched an attack on a Malian military site in the town of Sévaré, in the Mopti region. The attackers, who were pushed back by the Malian Armed Forces, then took refuge in a hotel in town (Byblos). Confrontations between the attackers and the Malian Armed…
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Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on today’s attack in Sévaré, Mali
The Secretary-General condemns today's attack in Sévaré, Mali, which led to the death of at least one United Nations contractor. A number of soldiers from the Malian Armed Forces have also reportedly been killed and wounded in the incident which remains ongoing. This attack will not lessen the…
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Terrorist Attack in Sévaré – MINUSMA Deplores the Loss of Lives
MINUSMA is relieved at the successful conclusion early this morning of the operation carried out by the Malian forces and congratulates them on it. MINUSMA reiterates its strong condemnation of the despicable terrorist attack that took place in Sévaré and deplores the loss of lives caused by this…
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Attack in Sévaré / Update on the Number of Victims among the MINUSMA Contractor’s Personnel
Attack in Sévaré / Update on the Number of Victims among the MINUSMA Contractor’s Personnel The company contracted by MINUSMA has confirmed that the Malian driver who died during the terrorist attack in Sévaré was not a member of its personnel. Therefore, a total of four members of the MINUSMA…
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MINUSMA Strongly Condemns Ceasefire Violation in Kidal Region
Armed clashes erupted on 15, 16 and 17 August between CMA and Plateform in Kidal region, respectively in Touzek Oued, located 60 km southeast of Kidal , east of Amassine, 80 km south of Kidal and in the Tabankort-Anefis axis, 45 km southwest of Anefis, where fighting has resumed today. Pending the…
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MINUSMA Establishes Security Zone around Kidal City
MINUSMA reiterates its strong condemnation of the armed clashes that have been taking place between the Plateforme and the Coordination des Mouvements de l’Azawad since 15 August, including the takeover of Anefis by elements of the Plateforme today. These acts constitute a flagrant violation of the…
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Mines: Two Peacekeepers Seriously Injured
This morning, a MINUSMA vehicle that was escorting a logistics convoy struck a mine or explosive device on the road between Ansongo and Ménaka, 70 km east of Ansongo. The explosion destroyed the vehicle and seriously injured two MINUSMA soldiers, whose medical evacuation is underway. MINUSMA…
Secretary-general Appoints Koen Davidse of the Netherlands Deputy Special Representative for Mali
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon announced today the appointment of Koen Davidse of the Netherlands as his Deputy Special Representative in the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA). Mr. Davidse succeeds Arnauld Akodjènou of Benin who…
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The SRSG Meets with the Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Mr. Ramtane Lamamra
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of MINUSMA, Mr. Mongi Hamdi, met with the Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Mr. Ramtane Lamamra, in Algiers on Tuesday evening, 25 August 2015. The discussions focused on the need to continue the…
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The SRSG Welcomes the President of the Republic of Mali’s Commitment to the Peace Process
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and Head of MINUSMA, Mr. Mongi Hamdi, was received by His Excellency Mr. Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, the President of the Republic of Mali, at Koulouba this morning. During this meeting, they discussed the regrettable developments that have…
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The SRSG Meets Mr. Modibo Keïta, Prime Minister of Mali
Within the framework of his regular consultations with the Government, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of MINUSMA, Mr. Mongi Hamdi, met with Mr. Modibo Keïta, the Prime Minister of the Republic of Mali, at the “Primature” today. During this meeting, they discussed the…
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MINUSMA Condemns Attack on FAMa Checkpoint
MINUSMA condemns in the strongest possible terms the attack against a checkpoint of the Malian army that took place on 1 September on the road to Taoudéni, in Timbuktu region, killing two members of the Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) and wounding one. MINUSMA extends its condolences to the families of…