June 20

• Malians - Refugees in Their Own Country

  Deutsche Welle

  More than 447,000 people, mainly from the Tuareg ethnic group, have fled northern Mali to the south or to neighboring countries. After months of being on the run, some of them now... Read more »

• Ceasefire Accord 'Significant' Step Towards Stability in Mali, Says UN's Sahel Envoy

  UN News

  The United Nations Special Envoy for the Sahel today welcomed the signing of the ceasefire accord between the Government of Mali and Tuareg rebels, and called on the parties to... Read more »

June 19

• Liberia's Armed Forces Platoon to Take Off for Peacekeeping Duties in Mali

  Heritage

  MONROVIA: An infantry platoon-size unit of the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) departs the country on tomorrow, Thursday, June 20, to join the Africa International Support Mission in... Read more »

• UN Envoy Welcomes Accord Between Government and Tuareg Rebels

  UN News

  The United Nations envoy for Mali welcomed the signing today of an agreement between the Malian Government and Tuareg rebels that paves the way for inclusive peace talks as well as... Read more »

• Liberia's Armed Forces Platoon to Take Off for Peacekeeping Duties in Mali

  Liberia Govt

  An infantry platoon-size unit of the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) departs the country on Thursday, June 20, to join the Africa International Support Mission in Mali (AFISMA). They... Read more »

• Special Representative, Briefing Security Council, Recounts 'Unprecedented Threats' to Children in Mali, Syria Conflicts [document]

  UN

  The Security Council today, condemning all human rights violations against children in situations of armed conflict, and demanding that all relevant parties immediately stop such... Read more »

• Obama Commends France for Action in Mali [document]

  State Department

  Remarks by President Obama after a bilateral meeting with President Hollande of France in Lough Erne, Northern Ireland Read more »

• Liberia Troop Ready to Take Off for Peacekeeping Duties in Mali

  FrontPageAfrica

  An infantry platoon-size unit of the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) departs the country on Thursday, June 20, to join the Africa International Support Mission in Mali (AFISMA). They... Read more »

June 18

• Mali Officials, Tuareg Rebels Sign Accord

  VOA

  Mali's government has signed a deal with Tuareg rebels that will allow the army to return to a key rebel-held city ahead of next month's elections. Read more »

• AQIM Reportedly Confirms Commander's Death in Mali

  VOA

  The militant group al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb is reported to have confirmed the death of one of its top commanders. Read more »

• Ban Appoints Rwandan General As Military Chief of Mission

  UN News

  Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today announced the appointment of Major General Jean Bosco Kazura as Force Commander for the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization... Read more »

• Unesco Fears for Historic Sites in Syria, Mali

  VOA

  United Nations officials say world cultural heritage sites are under attack in such places as Syria, Mali and the Central African Republic. Read more »

• Hardship Mounts As Poorly-Fed Nigerian Troop in Mali Are Unpaid for Three Months

  Premium Times

  Five months after the deployment of Nigerian troops as part of the Africa-led International Support Mission to Mali (AFISMA) to fight Islamic insurgents, there is no respite in... Read more »

• The ICRC in Mali [press release]

  ICRC

  In Mali, the ICRC brings aid to people suffering the combined effects of the armed conflict and the food crisis. Read more »

June 17

• Child Soldiers Detained in Mali - Amnesty

  VOA

  A human rights group says children recruited as soldiers - and those believed to have ties with armed groups - are being illegally detained in Mali. Amnesty International says they... Read more »

• UN - Children Victimized in World Conflicts

  VOA

  The United Nations says thousands of children have been killed, injured, tortured or recruited into militias and armies in the past year as a result of armed conflicts. In its... Read more »

• Mali - No Casualties So Far - Army

  Daily Trust

  As the federal government deploys another 906 officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army on peace keeping mission in Mali, army authorities said at the weekend they have so far... Read more »

June 15

• French Groups Warn Against Genital Mutilation

  RFI

  With summer vacation just around the corner and many French children visiting family in their countries of origin, a joint statement has been issued by a collection of female... Read more »

• Children in Mali Conflict Forced to Fight, Detained With Adults and Tortured [press release]

  AI London

  Children in Mali, some as young as 13, who were recruited as child soldiers by armed groups or suspected of links with them, are now being detained by Malian forces alongside... Read more »

June 14

• Power Abroad, Trouble At Home [analysis]

  ThinkAfricaPress

  Since the Malian intervention, Chad has been flexing its muscles like a major regional player, but its gung-ho approach may undermine its ambitions. Read more »

• Conflicts in Syria, Mali Pose Unprecedented Threats to Children - UN Report

  UN News

  Despite progress to protect children living in war-affected countries, the evolving character and tactics of conflict are creating unprecedented threats for children, particularly... Read more »

• Ecowas Mission Assesses Mali Situation Before Vote

  VOA

  A team of officials from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is in Mali to assess the security and political situation in the approach to the country's July 28... Read more »

• Two French Soldiers Wounded As Mali Violence Continues, Le Drian

  RFI

  French troops continue to clash with armed Islamists in Mali with two French soldiers wounded this week, French Defence Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian told RFI Friday. The French... Read more »

June 13

• Govt to Adopt New Anti-Corruption Law

  AlertNet

  Mali is poised to adopt a new anti-corruption law ahead of its presidential election in July, but civil activists say they doubt a strengthened law will have much impact unless the... Read more »

• Government Demands Changes To Deal in Mali

  Cameroon Tribune

  The signing of the peace agreement in Burkina Faso has been put on hold, pending a consensus. Read more »