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MINUSMA closes its camp in Kidal, marking the end of its presence in the region
Bamako, October 31, 2023 - MINUSMA ended its presence in the Kidal region today, following the departure of its last personnel by air and land convoy. The last convoy of peacekeepers left Kidal by road this morning for Gao…
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Odyssey of the last MINUSMA convoy from Kidal to Gao
On 31 October 2023, the MINUSMA peacekeepers in Kidal, northern Mali, embarked on a final mission that was exceptional in every respect. On that day, the last MINUSMA convoy in the region set off from its camp in Kidal, on an…
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After ten years of presence, MINUSMA closes its base in Ansongo
Bamako, 18 November 2023 - After ten years of operation, MINUSMA has officially closed its base in Ansongo. This closure represents the ninth of twelve mission camps to cease operations, as part of the second phase of MINUSMA…
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MINUSMA’s Nepalese Explosive Ordnance Disposal company: heroes behind safe convoys in Mali
As MINUSMA inches closer to its withdrawal from Mali by 31st December 2023 in line with UN Security resolution 2690, it is important to acknowledge the significant contributions of the Nepal Explosive Ordnance Disposal…
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MINUSMA hands over two annexes ahead of final closure of Mopti camp
As part of MINUSMA's withdrawal process, its regional office in Mopti handed over to the civilian authorities on 22 November 2023, the MINUSMA regional office in Mopti handed over its annex bases of the Office des Produits…
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Closure of the MINUSMA camp in Sevare, Mopti region
Bamako, December 8, 2023 - MINUSMA today closed its camp in Sevare, Mopti region, marking the end of its presence in the central regions of Mali. The closure, which follows the closure of the Ogossagou and Douentza bases…
USG Alain Le Roy on official visit to Chad, 13-15 October 2008
During his travel to Chad, from 13 to 15 October 2008, Mr. Alain Le Roy, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, visited the facilities of MINURCAT in N'Djamena, Abeche and Farchana. He also held discussions with…
Security is returning to Birao
N'Djamena, Chad – Six Cabinet members of the Central African Republic and two high level UN representatives visited Birao, the capital of the Vakaga region, on 3 May, 2008. The Government delegation was led by the Minister of…
Southern Chad enjoys relative security despite influx of refugees
N'Djamena, Chad – Security is prevailing in southern Chad despite an influx of refugees from neighboring Central African Republic, according to local authorities in Gore. "We do not have any insecurity problems here the way…
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MINURCAT Explains Mandate to Chadians at Press Conference
N'Djamena, Chad, 10 January 2008 – The United Nations Mission in Central African Republic and Tchad (MINURCAT) organized a press conference today to explain its mandate to the population of Chad. The press conference, which…
MINURCAT Completes Training of Trainers Programme for Chadian Police
N'Djamena, Chad, 10 January 2008 – The Training of Trainers programme initiated on 4 January 2008 by the United Nations Mission in Central African Republic and Chad (MINURCAT) ended today. A ceremony marking this event was…