UN Peacekeepers Begin Operations in Mali
Some 12,000 UN troops have finally taken over operations in Mali from French and West African soldiers who helped wrestle the north of the country from rebels.
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Mali: UN Peacekeepers Begin Operations
Deutsche Welle, 1 July 2013
More than 12,000 UN troops are now operational in Mali. They face severe challenges including the threat of attacks by rebels and significant logistical problems. read more »
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Mali: UN Peacekeepers Take Over in Mali
UN Integrated Regional Information Networks, 1 July 2013
UN peacekeepers today took over the role of African troops in helping to stabilize and protect northern Mali, with a plan to build up to 12,640 troops - most of them African - by ... read more »
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Mali: UN Peacekeepers Begin Mission in Mali
Voice of America, 1 July 2013
A U.N. peacekeeping force has taken over security duties in Mali from an African-led mission, as the country seeks stability ahead of this month's presidential election. read more »
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Mali: International Assistance Force for Mali Transformed Into UN Peacekeeping Mission
UN News Service, 1 July 2013
A new United Nations peacekeeping mission for insurgent-beset Mali was launched today as forces from a previous, African-led international force officially donned the blue berets ... read more »
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Mali: African Troops in Mali to Become UN 'Blue Helmets'
Voice of America, 25 June 2013
The U.N. Security Council has given the green light for the transition from an African-led support mission in Mali to a full-fledged U.N. peacekeeping force. read more »
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Mali: Vital Resources Needed As UN Prepares to Deploy Mission in Mali, Security Council Told
UN News Service, 25 June 2013
As the United Nations prepares to take over from the African-led mission in Mali, top officials today called on Member States to contribute critical resources, including personnel ... read more »
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Mali: Special Representative Praises Accord Between Mali Transitional Government, Armed Groups As 'Important First Step' Towards Restoring Constitutional Order (document)
United Nations, 25 June 2013
Security Council Told, with Permanent Representative Endorsing Deployment read more »
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As the UN warns of acute humanitarians needs in the east of the country, observers have criticised the new date set for the holding of elections, warning that it will do more harm ... Read more »
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Rebels in north Mali signed a peace deal with the government to hold presidential elections in July and pave the way for western aid to rebuild the war-torn west African nation. Read more »
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