The United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) has been informed by the Malian authorities of their decision to ask the Director of the Mission's Human Rights Division and representative of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Mr. Guillaume Ngefa, to leave the country. It deeply regrets this decision.

MINUSMA reaffirms its commitment to continue to work impartially to implement its mandate to promote and protect human rights, which is an important component of Mali's stabilization efforts. MINUSMA remains committed to open and transparent collaboration with the Malian authorities, with a view to creating the best possible conditions for the full implementation of its mandate in support of the Malian people.