Rights experts condemn ‘dramatic rise’ in attacks on so-called slaves in Mali
Jul 20, 2021, at 06:56 pm
New York: Attacks against so-called slaves in Mali are on the rise and authorities must do more to prevent them, two independent UN human rights experts said on Monday.
Malian authorities urged to ‘break the cycle of impunity’ for human rights violations
Jun 30, 2021, at 05:29 pm
New York: Rampant impunity for human rights violations in Mali is posing serious risks for the protection of civilians in the West African country, UN rights chief Michelle Bachelet said on Tuesday.
‘Critical juncture’ for Mali warns UN mission chief, with democratic future at risk
Jun 15, 2021, at 10:19 pm
New York: Immediate action is required now to initiate critical reforms and lay the groundwork for credible elections in Mali, where the security situation is as worrying as ever, the Head of the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) told the Security Council on Monday.
Mali: Military must ‘scrupulously’ respect human rights and free civilian leaders
Jun 04, 2021, at 03:56 pm
New York: A UN independent human rights expert said on Wednesday that Mali’s new military authorities should “scrupulously respect human rights” and release all leaders detained in last week’s coup.
Malian woman gives birth to nine children, two more than expected
May 06, 2021, at 05:29 am
Morocco/IBNS: A 25-year-old Malian woman has given birth to nine children, two more than the seven that had been detected in the ultrasound, the country's Ministry of Health said.
‘Political, security, human rights and humanitarian challenges’ plague Mali
Apr 07, 2021, at 09:35 pm
New York: With a deteriorating security situation in central and northern Mali, the UN peacekeeping chief told the Security Council on Tuesday that ‘blue helmets’, the Malian Defence and Security Forces, continue to suffer repeated attacks and significant losses, while some large towns “live under constant threat from armed groups”.
Four peacekeepers killed in complex attack on UN base in Mali
Apr 04, 2021, at 02:46 am
New York: A deadly attack on Friday against peacekeepers serving with the UN mission in Mali, MINUSMA, has been condemned in the strongest terms by the UN Secretary-General.
Mali: UN chief says ‘complex attack’ against blue helmets may constitute war crime
Feb 14, 2021, at 09:44 pm
New York: Secretary-General António Guterres condemned on Saturday, a “complex attack” against the UN mission in the West African country of Mali.
Mali: Around 20 UN peacekeepers injured in major attack on MINUSMA base
Feb 12, 2021, at 05:53 pm
New York: Some 20 UN peacekeepers serving with the UN Stabilization Mission in Mali, MINUSMA, were injured on Wednesday, after their temporary base came under attack in the restive central region of the country.
Mali in transition: UN peacekeeping chief takes stock of political and security developments
Jan 23, 2021, at 03:42 pm
New York: Against the backdrop of a rapidly deteriorating security situation in Mali and the wider Sahel region, the UN peacekeeping chief concluded a visit to the restive northwest African nation on Thursday.
Two UN peacekeepers killed in an ambush in Central African Republic
Jan 19, 2021, at 10:33 pm
Bangui/New York/New Delhi/Two United Nations peacekeepers were killed after their convoy was ambushed by members of the UPC and anti-Balaka armed groups in southern Central African Republic (CAR), the UN Mission in the country said on Monday.
Peacekeepers under attack again in Mali, as one Egyptian blue helmet dies, another seriously injured
Jan 18, 2021, at 03:20 am
New York: The UN Secretary-General António Guterres has strongly condemned another fatal attack carried out against a peacekeeping convoy that left a ‘blue helmet’ from Egypt dead, and another seriously injured on Friday.
Four UN peacekeepers killed, five wounded in attack in Mali
Jan 15, 2021, at 03:05 pm
New York: Four United Nations peacekeepers in Mali were killed and five others wounded in an attack by unidentified armed elements on Wednesday, the UN mission in the country has said.
Al-Qaeda branch claims responsibility for killing 3 French troops in Mali: SITE Group
Jan 03, 2021, at 02:07 pm
Moscow/Sputnik: Jama'a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin (JNIM), the branch of the al-Qaeda terror group (banned in Russia) in Mali, has claimed responsibility for the deadly attack on three French servicemen in the African country, the US-based SITE Intelligence Group that tracks jihadist activities has reported.
Three French soldiers killed by explosive device during operation in Mali: Elysee Palace
Dec 29, 2020, at 02:46 pm
Paris/Sputnik: Three French soldiers have been killed after their armored vehicle struck an improvised explosive device in Mali on Monday morning, the Elysee Palace's press department said.
Malian refugees return to Burkina Faso camp nine months after violent attacks
Dec 22, 2020, at 04:10 pm
New York: Scores of Malian refugees in Burkina Faso have returned to a camp in the northeast of the country nine months after armed attacks and threats forced them to flee to a neighbouring town, the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, said on Monday.
Swiss hostage killed by terrorists in Mali: Foreign Ministry
Oct 10, 2020, at 02:53 pm
Zurich/Sputnik: A Swiss female citizen, who had been a hostage of terrorists in Mali for four years, has been killed, the Swiss Foreign Ministry said.
Transitional President in Mali appoints new Prime Minister, top UN official tells Security Council
Oct 09, 2020, at 09:49 pm
New York: Mali’s transitional President has appointed a new Prime Minister, the UN’s top official in the West African country told the UN Security Council on Thursday, detailing the significant events which has ushered in a new political era, since the 18 August coup d’état.
Three people injured in explosion of French military car in Mali : Source
Sep 06, 2020, at 03:36 am
Nouakchott/Sputnik: Three people have been injured in an explosion of a French military vehicle in Mali on Saturday morning, a military source told Sputnik on Saturday.
Mali coup: Democratic order must be restored ‘as fast as possible’
Aug 21, 2020, at 05:29 pm
New York: The UN on Thursday called for the “constitutional and democratic order” to be restored as soon as possible across Mali, following the military coup, and reiterated a call to respect the rule of law, and refrain from violence.
Mali coup: UN peacekeeping mission ‘must and will continue’ operations
Aug 20, 2020, at 06:54 pm
New York: The United Nations continues to monitor the ongoing situation in Mali, where soldiers arrested the President and several members of his cabinet in a military coup on Tuesday.
Mali: UN chief demands ‘immediate and unconditional release’ of President, cabinet members
Aug 19, 2020, at 10:02 pm
New York: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for the immediate restoration of constitutional order and the rule of law in Mali, after mutinying troops arrested the country’s leader and other senior officials on Tuesday.
Aug 19, 2020, at 03:03 pm
Bamako/UNI: Mali President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita on Wednesday announced that he is resigning from his post following a military mutiny in the state.
UN chief urges continued international support for Mali amid growing terrorist threat
Jun 12, 2020, at 09:32 am
New York: The UN Secretary-General has stressed the need for continued international commitment to Mali, as the country continues to navigate the path to political stability while confronting numerous obstacles, including terrorism, and now the COVID-19 pandemic.
UN peacekeepers killed in improvised explosive attack in Mali
May 12, 2020, at 12:10 pm
New York/IBNS: Three UN peacekeepers from Chad were killed in northern Mali on Sunday when their convoy hit a roadside bomb near Aguelhok, in the restive Kidal region. The improvised device also seriously injured four others who are now receiving medical care, the UN Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) said in a statement.
3 UN peacekeepers killed, 4 injured in Mali
May 11, 2020, at 12:05 pm
Bamako/Xinhua/UNI: The UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) confirmed Sunday evening that three of its peacekeepers were killed during a routine patrol by improvised explosive devices (IED) near Aguelhok in northern Mali.
Mali: UN mission fulfills mandate, aids battle against coronavirus
Apr 08, 2020, at 12:11 pm
New York/IBNS: As the COVID-19 pandemic plagues the world, the head of the UN peacekeeping mission in Mali told the Security Council on Tuesday that the mission continues to fulfill its mandate while doing whatever it can to prevent the coronavirus outbreak from overrunning the country.
Implementing peace deal only path for stabilization in Mali: UN peacekeeping chief
Jan 16, 2020, at 09:32 am
New York/IBNS: Implementation of the 2015 peace agreement in Mali provides the only pathway for stabilization there, the head of UN peacekeeping told the Security Council on Wednesday.
Unprecedented humanitarian crisis in Mali revealed in new report
Dec 13, 2019, at 10:26 am
New York/IBNS: Escalating violence and insecurity in Mali have sparked an unprecedented humanitarian crisis, rendering 3.9 million people in need of assistance and protection – an increase of 700,000 since the beginning of the year, the UN said on Thursday.
'Continuing deterioration’ leaves Mali facing critical security level: UN expert
Dec 03, 2019, at 10:24 am
New York/IBNS: Security in Mali has become critical, with unprecedented incidents of communal violence and increasingly more deadly terror attacks, reported a UN human rights expert on Monday, following a 10-day visit to the country.