Press Releases

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 Cessation of Hostilities”)…

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 Mali and all…

The Secretary-General welcomes the signature of the Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in Mali by the Coordination coalition of armed groups in Bamako today. He notes that the Government of Mali and the Platform coalition of armed groups already signed this Agreement on 15 May. He congratulates…

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 paralyze the Mission’s…

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 the incident. MINUSMA…

Each year, Africa Day gives us the opportunity to celebrate Africa’s achievements and to reflect on its challenges. The dominant story of the year has been the Ebola crisis that swept West Africa, claiming at least 11,000 lives and threatening hard-won social, economic and political achievements…

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. These violations…

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 the release of 10…

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 Representative of the…