Mali: Security Council Demands Immediate End to Hostilities in Mali, Urges Parties to Abide By Ceasefire

The United Nations Security Council today expressed its deep concern at the outbreak of violence that has occurred in Mali this past week, which "threatens to undermine the peace process, and demanded that the hostilities cease immediately."

In a statement to the press, the 15-member Council urged the parties to demonstrate their commitment to the peace process and adhere to their obligations under the cease fire agreement of 23 May 2014, and the declarations of cessation of hostilities of 24 July 2014 and 19 February 2015.

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