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Meeting of the Commission Technique Mixte de Sécurité in Bamako
The Commission Technique Mixte de Sécurité (CTMS – Mixed Technical Commission for Security), which is tasked with supervising the implementation of the ceasefire and cessation of hostilities agreements, met at MINUSMA headquarters in Bamako yesterday. The meeting was presided by the Force Commander…
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MINUSMA Calls for Strict Respect of Ceasefire and Human Rights
MINUSMA notes with concern that acts contrary to the spirit of the agreements and arrangements relating to the ceasefire and the Peace Agreement as well as allegations of grave human rights violations and abuses have been recorded in several locations, in particular in the regions of the north…
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Attack on MINUSMA Camp in Aguelhok
At around 6:10 this morning, the MINUSMA camp in Aguelhok was targeted by mortar fire. Preliminary reports indicate that at least four mortar shells landed in the vicinity of the camp. There were no casualties and the attack did not cause any material damage. MINUSMA peacekeepers immediately…
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MINUSMA Head Receives German Defense Minister
Special Representative of the UN Secretary General and Head of MINUSMA Mongi Hamdi received today German Defense Minister Dr. Ursula von der Leyen and her accompanying delegation, which included three members of the Defense Committee of the German Parliament. MINUSMA Force Commander General Michael…
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Head of MINUSMA Briefs Political and Security Committee of European Union
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of MINUSMA, Mr. Mongi Hamdi, travelled to Brussels to meet with officials of the European Union. During his stay, he was received by officials of the European External Action Service and the Directorate-General for International…
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Head of MINUSMA Meets High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of Belgium
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of MINUSMA travelled to Brussels to meet European Union officials and discuss the support of the institutions and countries of Europe in reestablishing lasting peace in Mali. During his visit, Mr. Mongi Hamdi was received, separately, by…
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MINUSMA Strongly Condemns Attack against Its Peacekeepers in Timbuktu Region
At around 9:00 this morning, a patrol of the MINUSMA Force was attacked by unidentified armed men on the road between Goundam and Tombouctou, 45 kilometers southwest of Timbuktu. Preliminary reports indicate that six peacekeepers were killed and at least five others were injured. The evacuation of…