Despite the implementation of the Peace Agreement, the human rights situation in Mali remains of concern
Bamako – 1 st February 2018 MINUSMA and the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) released a joint public report today on human rights and the peace process in Mali, the product of monitoring and analysis conducted during the interim period of the Peace Agreement. Despite the…
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SG Message for the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, 6 February 2018
Female genital mutilation is a gross violation of the human rights of women and girls. Over 200 million women and girls alive today have experienced female genital mutilation in 30 countries across three continents. Without concerted, accelerated action, a further 68 million girls could be subjected…
Security Council Press Statement on Attack against United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali
The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the attack against a convoy of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), which occurred on 28 February 2018 on the axis between Boni and Douentza, in the region of Mopti, Mali, and…
The only female pilot to fly armed helicopters in MINUSMA
Flying across the vast desert in Northern Mali on surveillance and protection of civilians missions would be a challenge for any pilot, but Sandra Hernandez stands out. She’s the only female helicopter pilot in El Salvador’s contingent of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization…
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Security Council Press Statement on Attack against United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali
The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the attack against the camp of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) in Aguelhok, which occurred on 5 April 2018 and caused the death of two Chadian peacekeepers and injured ten…
- Press Releases
Security Council Press Statement on Attack against United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali
The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the attack against a vehicle of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), which occurred on 6 April 2018 in Gao and caused the death of a Nigerien peacekeeper. The members of the…
- Press Releases
Security Council Press Statement on Attack against United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali
The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the attack against the camp of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) in Timbuktu on 14 April 2018, which caused the death of a Burkinabe peacekeeper and injured others, including…
The Swedish Tactical Airlift Detachment: A vital logistical lifeline for MINUSMA
In the vast country of Mali is crucial for MINUSMA to assure air transport capacity as part of the implementation of the mandate. Since November 2017, the Swedish Contingent Tactical Aircraft Detachment (SWETAD C-130) has provided this vital capability to the mission. Located in the North of Mali…
MESSAGE ON THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF UNITED NATIONS PEACEKEEPERS
On May 29 th, 1948, the United Nations Security Council authorized the first United Nations peacekeeping operation – the UN Truce Supervision Organization in the Middle East. On this 70 th anniversary, we express our gratitude to the more than one million men and women who have served under the UN…
Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on Mali
The Secretary-General is following with concern developments in Mali and the violent clashes sparked by the holding of demonstrations by opposition parties today in Bamako. He calls for calm and restraint by all parties, and urges political actors and the civil society to favour dialogue in order to…