Press Releases

  • SRSG Welcomes Signing of Peace Agreement
    20 Jun 2015 -   Bamako, 20 June 2015 – The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and Head of MINUSMA, Mr. Mongi Hamdi, welcomes the signing of the Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in Mali by the Coordination in Bamako today.   The SRSG congratulates the Government of...
  • MINUSMA Welcomes the Decision of the Movements of the Plateforme to Withdraw from Ménaka
    19 Jun 2015 - MINUSMA congratulates the movements of the Plateforme on their decision, announced yesterday evening, to withdraw from the town of Ménaka, in the Gao region, in accordance with the “Arrangement Sécuritaire pour une Cessation des Hostilités” (“Security Arrangement for a...
  • MINUSMA Condemns Terrorist Attack against Malian Armed and Security Forces in Misséni
    11 Jun 2015 - MINUSMA strongly condemns the cowardly terrorist attack against the Malian military and security posts in Misséni, in the “cercle” of Kadiolo, in the south of Mali. One member of the Malian Armed Forces was killed and two were wounded in the attack, which took place in the...
  • Three MINUSMA Peacekeepers Injured in Mine Explosion
    28 May 2015 - A MINUSMA convoy struck a mine on the road between Teherdge and Timbuktu at around 1 p.m. today. Three peacekeepers were injured in the explosion. MINUSMA is evacuating them to receive appropriate medical care. MINUSMA strongly condemns this terrorist act, which aims to...
  • One Peacekeeper Killed and One Injured in Bamako
    26 May 2015 - An incident involving a MINUSMA vehicle took place near the Bamako airport yesterday evening at around 7:30 p.m.   One peacekeeper was wounded, while another died of his injuries.   The investigation currently underway will allow MINUSMA to determine the exact circumstances of...
  • Ber: MINUSMA Camp Attacked
    22 May 2015 - The MINUSMA camp in Ber was targeted by a dozen shells shortly after 3 p.m. today. This attack occurred at the same time as a delegation consisting of civilian personnel of the Mission, accompanied by representatives of the local authorities and civil society, was present for...
  • MINUSMA Launches Investigation into Serious Human Rights Violations in Tin-Hamma
    22 May 2015 - MINUSMA has received worrying reports of serious violations of human rights and international humanitarian law in the village of Tin-Hamma in the Gao region, including the execution yesterday of a number of civilians, which may include a person working for an international NGO...
  • MINUSMA Deplores the Increase in Violence and Intensifies Its Efforts to Restore Calm
    19 May 2015 - MINUSMA deplores the increase in violence in several locations in the regions in northern Mali. In response to this situation, MINUSMA has intensified its efforts and its contacts with all stakeholders to restore calm and advance the peace process. In this regard, the Special...
  • MINUSMA Deeply Concerned at Upsurge in Violence in the North of Mali
    19 May 2015 - On 18 May, armed men attacked a FAMa checkpoint on the road between Timbuktu and Douentza. Three soldiers of the Malian Armed Forces were killed, while one other and a civilian were injured during this attack. MINUSMA extends its condolences to the families of the victims and...
  • Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on Mali
    16 May 2015 - The Secretary-General welcomes the signature of the Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in Mali by the Government of Mali and the Plateforme coalition of armed groups in Bamako today.  He congratulates the parties and the Algeria-led Mediation Team for their efforts to...

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