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Mali: UN Peacekeepers Begin Operations
DW, 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 »
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.Photo Essay
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New UN Mission Launched in Mali, July 2013
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A member of the new international peacekeeping force for Mali, wearing his new blue beret, poses with the Malian Republican Guard at a ceremony marking the transfer of authority from the forces of an ... see more »
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Mali: UN Peacekeepers Take Over in Mali
UNIRIN, 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
VOA, 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, 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'
VOA, 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, 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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UN, 25 June 2013
Security Council Told, with Permanent Representative Endorsing Deployment Read more »
InFocus
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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 »
