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Joint Declaration by the African Union, the United Nations, the Economic Community of West African States, and the European Union on the implementation of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali from the Algiers Process (7 March 2017): https://bit.ly/2mlNrQo |
UN Entities
- United Nations in Mali
https://unsdg.un.org/un-in-action/mali, https://mali.un.org/fr [FR] - Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2374 (2017) concerning Mali
https://www.un.org/securitycouncil/sanctions/2374- Note to Correspondents: Non-renewal of Measures Imposed by Security Council Resolution 2374 (2017) concerning Mali (22 September 2023): https://tinyurl.com/ysk4d29z
- United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA)
https://peacekeeping.un.org/en/mission/minusma
http://minusma.unmissions.org/en- Note to Correspondents: Closure of MINUSMA camp in Sévaré, Mopti region of Mali (9 December 2023): https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/note-correspondents/2023-12-09/note-correspondents-closure-of-minusma-camp-s%C3%A9var%C3%A9-mopti-region-of-mali-scroll-down-for-french
- Note on Trends of Human Rights Violations and Abuses in Mali – 1 April – 30 June 2020: https://minusma.unmissions.org/sites/default/files/quaterly_note_on_human_rights_trends_april-june_2020_english_version_final.pdf
- Joint public report on Human rights and the peace process in Mali – February 2018: https://minusma.unmissions.org/en/despite-implementation-peace-agreement-human-rights-situation-mali-remains-concern
- Executive summary – Human Rights and the Peace Process in Mali (January 2016 – June 2017): https://minusma.unmissions.org/sites/default/files/executive_summary_english.pdf
- Additional reports in French:
https://minusma.unmissions.org/rapports-des-droits-de-lhomme
- United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS)
http://unowas.unmissions.org - UN Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA) – The Sahel
https://dppa.un.org/en/sahel - International Commission of Inquiry for Mali
https://www.un.org/en/our-work/commission-of-inquiry-for-mali - Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights – Mali
https://www.ohchr.org/en/countries/mali- Project supporting the G5 Sahel Joint Force with Implementation of the Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law Compliance Framework: https://www.ohchr.org/en/countries/africa-region/project-supporting-g5-sahel-joint-force-implementation-human-rights-and-international-humanitarian
- Independent Expert on the situation of human rights in Mali
https://www.ohchr.org/en/special-procedures/ie-mali - Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict (SRSG-SVC) – Mali
https://www.un.org/sexualviolenceinconflict/countries/mali/ - Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) – Mali
https://www.unhcr.org/countries/mali- Sahel emergency: https://www.unhcr.org/emergencies/sahel-emergency
- R4Sahel – Coordination Platform for Forced Displacements in Sahel: https://data2.unhcr.org/en/situations/sahelcrisis
- International Organization for Migration (IOM) – Mali
https://mali.iom.int/en - United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Mali
https://www.undp.org/fr/mali [FR] - United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) – Mali
https://www.unocha.org/mali- Humanitarian Response: https://response.reliefweb.int/mali
- Sahel: http://www.unocha.org/crisis/sahel
- Five things you need to know about Mali (5 July 2018): https://unocha.exposure.co/five-things-you-need-to-know-about-mali
- Five things you need to know about the Sahel (28 June 2018): https://unocha.exposure.co/five-things-you-need-to-know-about-the-sahel
- The Sahel: Converging challenges, compounding risks – A region under high pressure (January 2016): http://bit.ly/1KlA24l
- ReliefWeb – Mali: http://reliefweb.int/country/mli
- ReliefWeb – Disasters – Sahel Crisis – 2011-2017: http://reliefweb.int/disaster/ot-2011-000205-ner
- World Food Programme – Sahel Crisis – Mali
http://www.wfp.org/countries/mali - International Fund for Agricultural Development – IFAD in Mali
https://www.ifad.org/en/web/operations/w/mali - United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) – Mali
https://www.unicef.org/where-we-work#7506
http://www.unicef.org/mali/ [FR] - United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) – World Heritage – Mali
http://whc.unesco.org/en/statesparties/ml/ - The World Bank in Mali
http://www.worldbank.org/en/country/mali - International Criminal Court (ICC) – Situation in the Republic of Mali
https://www.icc-cpi.int/mali
Security Council
- Meetings in 2023: 30, 28 August, 30, 16, 7 June, 12 April, 27 January – The situation in Mali
Meeting records, press releases and resolutions:
https://research.un.org/en/docs/sc/quick/meetings/2023- Veto by Russian Federation results in Security Council’s failure to renew travel ban, asset freeze against those obstructing Mali Peace Agreement (SC/15399, 30 August 2023): https://press.un.org/en/2023/sc15399.doc.htm
- As United Nations closes Mali Operation, many delegates in Security Council urge Transitional Government to guarantee Mission’s safe, unhindered withdrawal (SC/15398, 28 August 2023): https://press.un.org/en/2023/sc15398.doc.htm
- Veto by Russian Federation results in Security Council’s failure to renew travel ban, asset freeze against those obstructing Mali Peace Agreement (SC/15399, 30 August 2023): https://press.un.org/en/2023/sc15399.doc.htm
- Meetings in 2022: 23 November, 19 October, 30 August, 29, 13, 7 June, 7 April, 11 January – The situation in Mali
http://research.un.org/en/docs/sc/quick/meetings/2022 - Meetings in 2021: 8 December, 29 October, 30 August, 29, 14 June, 26 May – The situation in Mali
https://www.un.org/securitycouncil/content/meetings-2020-vtc
http://research.un.org/en/docs/sc/quick/meetings/2021 - Meetings in 2020: 4 December, 17 November, 15, 8 October, 31, 19 August, 27 July, 29 June, 7 April, 15 January – The situation in Mali
https://www.un.org/securitycouncil/content/meetings-2020-vtc
http://research.un.org/en/docs/sc/quick/meetings/2020 - Meetings in 2019: 8 October, 29 August, 28, 12, 10 June, 3 April, 29 March, 16 January – The situation in Mali
http://research.un.org/en/docs/sc/quick/meetings/2019 - Meetings in 2018: 19 October, 30 August, 28, 14, 7 June, 11 April, 23 January – The situation in Mali
http://research.un.org/en/docs/sc/quick/meetings/2018 - Meetings in 2017: 5 October, 5 September, 29, 16, 14 June, 6 April, 27, 18 January – The situation in Mali; 8 December, 30 October, 13 September, 15 August, 21 June – Peace and security in Africa
http://research.un.org/en/docs/sc/quick/meetings/2017 - Meetings in 2016: 3 November, 6 October, 29, 16 June, 5 April, 11 January – The Situation in Mali; 16 March – Briefing by the Security Council mission to West Africa; 26 May – Peace and security in Africa: Challenges in the Sahel region
http://research.un.org/en/docs/sc/quick/meetings/2016 - Meetings in 2015: 6 October, 29, 23, 17 June, 9 April, 6 February, 6 January – Mali
http://research.un.org/en/docs/sc/quick/meetings/2015 - Meetings in 2014: 11 December – Peace and security in Africa; 8 October – Mali,27 August – Peace and security in Africa; 28 July – Mali; 25, 19 June – Peace and security in Africa; 18, 17 June,20 May, 23 April – Mali, 6 February – Briefing by the Security Council mission to Mali; 23 and 16 January – Mali
http://research.un.org/en/docs/sc/quick/meetings/2014 - Meetings in 2013: 18 and 12 December – Peace and Security in Africa; 16 October – The situation in Mali; 26 June – Peace and Security in Africa; 25 June, 25 and 3 April – The situation in Mali; 25 January – Peace consolidation in West Africa; 22 January – The situation in Mali
http://research.un.org/en/docs/sc/quick/meetings/2013 - Meetings in 2012: 20 and 10 December, 12 October, 17 September, 8 August – Peace and Security in Africa; 11 July – West Africa; 5 July – Peace and Security in Africa
http://research.un.org/en/docs/sc/quick/meetings/2012 - see also: Repertoire of the Practice of the Security Council – The Situation in Mali (2012-2021): https://www.un.org/securitycouncil/content/repertoire/africa#cat25
Resolutions and other documents:
- S/AC.51/2023/3 (13 November 2023): Conclusions on children and armed conflict in Mali : Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict: https://undocs.org/S/AC.51/2023/3
“Annex: Permanent Mission of the Republic of Mali to the United Nations : comments on Mali on the conclusions of the meeting of the Working Group on Children and Armed Conflicts of 31 March 2023”: p. 10. - A/78/341 (5 September 2023): Letter dated 5 September 2023 from the President of the Security Council to the President of the General Assembly: https://undocs.org/A/78/341
Submits special report on the use of the veto at the 9408th meeting of the Security Council, held on 30 Aug. 2023 in connection with the item entitled “The situation in Mali”; pursuant to General Assembly resolution 76/262. - S/2023/611 (21 August 2023): Letter dated 18 August 2023 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council: https://undocs.org/S/2023/611
Refers to Security Council resolution 2690 (2023); concerns the planning and execution of drawdown and closure of the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA). - S/RES/2690 (2023): https://undocs.org/S/RES/2690(2023)
on termination of the mandate of the Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) - S/2023/402 (1 June 2023): Situation in Mali: report of the Secretary-General: https://undocs.org/S/2023/402
Annexes (p. 17-19): 1. United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali: military and police strength as at 23 May 2023 — 2. Map. Includes UN map no. 4506 rev. 48: MINUSMA May 2023 (May 2023)- Previous reports: https://bit.ly/35hsTD2
- S/2023/361 (18 May 2023): Letter dated 16 May 2023 from the Permanent Representatives of Switzerland, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General: https://undocs.org/S/2023/361
Transmits summary note of the meeting of the Security Council Informal Expert Group on Women, Peace and Security on Mali, held on 28 Mar. 2023. - S/2023/328 (9 May 2023): Joint Force of the Group of Five for the Sahel: report of the Secretary-General: https://undocs.org/S/2023/328
Submitted pursuant to Security Council resolution 2391 (2017); covers the period from 9 Nov. 2022-8 May 2023.- Previous reports: https://bit.ly/3v7yBSZ
- S/2023/138 (22 February 2023): Letter dated 22 February 2023 from the Panel of Experts on Mali established pursuant to resolution 2374 (2017) addressed to the President of the Security Council: https://undocs.org/S/2023/138
Transmits midterm report of the Panel.- Previous reports: https://bit.ly/3s6R7vf
- S/2023/36 (16 January 2023): Internal review of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stablization Mission in Mali: report of the Secretary-General: https://undocs.org/S/2023/36
Submitted pursuant to Security Council resolution 2640 (2022).
“Annex: Priorities and expectations of the Government of Mali for the strategic review of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali”: p. 22-27. - S/2022/856 (15 November 2023): Children and armed conflict in Mali: report of the Secretary-General: https://undocs.org/S/2022/856
Prepared pursuant to Security Council resolution 1612 (2005) and subsequent resolutions; covers the period since the previous report (S/2020/1105), from 1 Apr. 2020-31 Mar. 2022. - S/RES/2649 (2022): https://undocs.org/S/RES/2649(2022)
on renewal of sanctions imposed by Security Council resolution 2374 (2017) and extension of the mandate of the Panel of Experts concerning Mali until 30 Sept. 2023 - S/RES/2640 (2022): https://undocs.org/S/RES/2640(2022)
on extension of the mandate of the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) until 30 June 2023 - S/2022/448 (2 June 2022): Letter dated 1 June 2022 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council: https://undocs.org/S/2022/448
Refers to Security Council resolution 2584 (2021); provides information on the progress, overall performance, and implementation of the integrated strategic framework of the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA). - S/2022/271 (29 March 2022): Letter dated 28 March 2022 from the Permanent Representative of Ghana to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council: https://undocs.org/S/2022/271
Transmits, in its capacity as Chair of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), communiqué of the extraordinary summit of the Authority on the situation in Burkina Faso, Guinea and Mali, dated 25 Mar. 2022.
- S/2022/109 (14 Feb. 2022): Letter dated 7 February 2022 from the Permanent Representative of Ghana to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council: http://undocs.org/S/2022/109
Transmits, in its capacity as Chair of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), communiqué of the 4th extraordinary summit of the Authority on the situation in Mali, dated 9 Jan. 2022. - S/2021/1106 (4 January 2022): Report of the Security Council mission to Mali and the Niger, 23-25 October 2021: http://undocs.org/S/2021/1106
- S/2021/936 (9 November 2021): Letter dated 8 November 2021 from the Permanent Representative of Ghana to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council: http://undocs.org/S/2021/936
Transmits, in its capacity as Chair of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), communiqué of the 3rd extraordinary summit of the Authority on the situation in Mali and Guinea, dated 7 Nov. 2021. - S/2021/808 (17 September 2021): Letter dated 16 September 2021 from the Permanent Representative of Ghana to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General: http://undocs.org/S/2021/808
Transmits, in its capacity as Chair of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), communiqué of the extraordinary session of the Authority on the political situation in Guinea and Mali, dated 16 Sept. 2021. - S/2021/786 (14 September 2021): Letter dated 8 September 2021 from the Permanent Representative of Ghana to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General: http://undocs.org/S/2021/786
Transmits, in its capacity as Chair of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), final communiqué on the political situation in Guinea and Mali, dated 8 Sept. 2021. - S/RES/2590 (2021): http://undocs.org/S/RES/2590(2021)
on renewal of sanctions imposed by Security Council resolution 2374 (2017) and extension of the mandate of the Panel of Experts concerning Mali until 30 Sept. 2022 - S/RES/2584 (2021): http://undocs.org/S/RES/2584(2021)
on extension of the mandate of the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) until 30 June 2022 - S/2021/464 (25 May 2021): Letter dated 12 May 2021 from the Permanent Representatives of Ireland, Mexico and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General: http://undocs.org/S/2021/464
Transmits summary note of the meeting of the Security Council Informal Expert Group on Women, Peace and Security on Mali, held on 29 Apr. 2021. - S/2020/1332 (29 January 2021): Letter dated 17 December 2020 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council: http://undocs.org/S/2020/1332
Transmits report of the International Commission of Inquiry for Mali - S/AC.51/2020/11 (17 December 2020): Conclusions on children and armed conflict in Mali: Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict: http://undocs.org/S/AC.51/2020/11
Annex: Statement made by the Permanent Representative of Mali to the United Nations to the Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict: p. 11-13. - S/2020/1105 (11 November 2020): Children and armed conflict in Mali: report of the Secretary-General: http://undocs.org/S/2020/1105
Prepared pursuant to Security Council resolution 1612 (2005) and subsequent resolutions; covers the period since the previous report (S/2018/136), from 1 July 2017-31 Mar. 2020. - S/RES/2541 (2020): http://undocs.org/S/RES/2541(2020)
on renewal of sanctions imposed by Security Council resolution 2374 (2017) and extension of the mandate of the Panel of Experts concerning Mali until 30 Sept. 2021 - S/RES/2531 (2020): http://undocs.org/S/RES/2531(2020)
on extension of the mandate of the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) until 30 June 2021 - S/2020/574 (23 June 2020): Letter dated 23 June 2020 from the Representatives of the Dominican Republic, Germany and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General:
Transmits summary note of the meeting of the Security Council Informal Expert Group on Women, Peace and Security on the situation in Mali, held on 27 May 2020. - S/2020/481 (2 June 2020): Letter dated 1 June 2020 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council: http://undocs.org/S/2020/481 Provides, pursuant to Security Council resolution 2480 (2019), information on security challenges in Mali, the operations of the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), troop performance and rotations and the coordination of security responsibilities, and an update on the integrated strategic framework and related transition plan, as well as a possible exit strategy, for the Mission and of progress in the implementation of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali.
- S/RES/2484 (2019): http://undocs.org/S/RES/2484(2019)
on renewal of sanctions imposed by Security Council resolution 2374 (2017) and extension of the mandate of the Panel of Experts concerning Mali until 30 Sept. 2020 - S/RES/2480 (2019): http://undocs.org/S/RES/2480(2019)
on extension of the mandate of the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) until 30 June 2020 - S/PRST/2019/2 (3 April 2019): Statement / by the President of the Security Council: http://undocs.org/S/PRST/2019/2
made on behalf of the Security Council, at the 8501st meeting, 3 Apr. 2019, in connection with the Council’s consideration of the item entitled “The situation in Mali” - S/2019/207 (5 March 2019): Implementation of paragraph 4 of Security Council resolution 2423 (2018): report of the Secretary-General: http://undocs.org/S/2019/207
Submitted pursuant to para. 6 of Security Council resolution 2423 (2018); reports on progress achieved in the implementation of the measures referenced in para. 4 of the resolution. Includes UN map no. 4231 Rev.3: Mali (Mar. 2013). - S/2018/931 (24 October 2018): Letter dated 18 October from the Permanent Representative of Mali to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council: http://undocs.org/S/2018/931
Transmits, in accordance with para. 6 of Security Council resolution 2423 (2018), the Pact for Peace in Mali, signed by the Government and the UN, and the declaration of accession by the Plateforme des Mouvements du 14 juin 2014 d’Alger and the Coordination des mouvements de l’Azawad, signed on 15 Oct. 2018. - S/RES/2432 (2018): http://undocs.org/S/RES/2432(2018)
on renewal of sanctions imposed by Security Council resolution 2374 (2017) and extension of the mandate of the Panel of Experts until 30 Sept. 2019 - S/RES/2423 (2018): http://undocs.org/S/RES/2423(2018)
on extension of the mandate of the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) until 30 June 2019 - S/2018/632 (25 June 2018): Letter dated 25 June 2018 from the President of the Security Council addressed to the Secretary-General: http://undocs.org/S/2018/632
Transmits letter dated 18 June 2018 from the Chair of the Security Council Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict established by Security Council resolution 1612 (2005), based on the Working Group’s conclusions on children and armed conflict in Mali, adopted on 4 May 2018 (S/AC.51/2018/1/Rev.1). - S/AC.51/2018/1 (4 May 2018): Conclusions on children and armed conflict in Mali: Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict: http://undocs.org/S/AC.51/2018/1 and http://undocs.org/S/AC.51/2018/1/Rev.1
- S/2018/136 (21 February 2018): Report of the Secretary-General on children and armed conflict in Mali: http://undocs.org/S/2018/136
Prepared pursuant to Security Council resolution 1612 (2005) and subsequent resolutions; covers the period since the previous report (S/2014/267), from 1 Jan. 2014-30 June 2017. - S/2018/57 (23 January 2018): Letter dated 19 January 2018 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council: http://undocs.org/S/2018/57
Informs on the establishment and transmits terms of reference of the International Commission of Inquiry to investigate allegations of abuses and serious violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law, including allegations of conflict-related sexual violence, committed in the territory of Mali from 1 Jan. 2012. - S/2017/1047 (14 December 2017): Letter dated 12 December 2017 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council: http://undocs.org/S/2017/1047
Refers to Security Council resolution 2374 (2017) concerning the establishment of a Panel of Experts on Mali; provides the names of the experts appointed to serve on the Panel for an initial period of 13 months. - S/RES/2391 (2017): http://undocs.org/S/RES/2391(2017)
on providing operational and logistical support through the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) to the Group of Five for the Sahel Joint Force - S/2017/871 (17 October 2017): Letter dated 16 October 2017 from the President of the Security Council addressed to the Secretary-General: http://undocs.org/S/2017/871
Informs that members of the Security Council have decided to send a mission to the Sahel region from 19-22 Oct. 2017; includes the terms of reference of the mission. - S/2017/869 (16 October 2017): Report of the Secretary-General on the Joint Force of the Group of Five for the Sahel: http://undocs.org/S/2017/869
Submitted pursuant to Security Council resolution 2359 (2017). - S/2017/838 (5 October 2017): Letter dated 4 October 2017 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council: http://undocs.org/S/2017/838
Transmits note verbale dated 29 Sept. 2017 from France transmitting report on actions taken by French forces in support of the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA); covers the period 1 June-1 Sept. 2017. - S/RES/2374 (2017): http://undocs.org/S/RES/2374(2017)(2017)
on sanctions against individuals and entities threatening the peace and reconciliation in Mali - S/2017/626 (21 July 2017): Letter dated 18 July 2017 from the Permanent Representatives of Sweden, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Uruguay to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General: http://undocs.org/S/2017/626
Transmits summary note of the meeting of the Security Council Informal Expert Group on Women, Peace and Security on Mali, held on 4 May 2017. - S/RES/2364 (2017): http://undocs.org/S/RES/2364(2017)
on extension of the mandate of the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) until 30 June 2018 - S/RES/2359 (2017): http://undocs.org/S/RES/2359(2017)
on deployment of the Group of Five for the Sahel Joint Force (FC-G5S) - S/2017/285 (5 April 2017): Letter dated 5 April 2017 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council: http://undocs.org/S/2017/285
Transmits note verbale dated 27 Mar. 2017 from France transmitting report on actions taken by French forces in support of the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA); covers the period 1 Dec. 2016-1 Mar. 2017. - S/2016/1103 (27 December 2016): Letter dated 22 December 2016 from the Permanent Representatives of Spain and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General: http://undocs.org/S/2016/1103
Transmits summary note of the meeting of the Security Council Informal Experts Group on Women, Peace and Security on Mali, held on 14 Sept. 2016. - A/71/606-S/2016/893 (8 November 2016): Identical letters dated 21 October 2016 from the Permanent Representative of Mali to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General and the President of the Security Council: http://undocs.org/A/71/606
- S/2016/813 (29 September 2016): Letter dated 27 September 2016 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council: http://undocs.org/S/2016/813
Transmits note verbale dated 15 Sept. 2016 from France, conveying the 13th report on the implementation of the mandate of the French forces in Mali pursuant to Security Council resolution 2295 (2016). - S/2016/682 (8 August 2016): Letter dated 29 July 2016 from the Permanent Representatives of Spain and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General: http://undocs.org/S/2016/682
Transmits summary note of the meeting of the Security Council Informal Experts Group on Women, Peace and Security on the situation of women, peace and security in Mali, held on 29 Feb. 2016. - S/RES/2295 (2016): http://undocs.org/S/RES/2295(2016)
on extension of the mandate of the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) until 30 June 2017 - S/2015/866 (12 November 2015): Progress towards the United Nations Integrated Strategy for the Sahel : report of the Secretary-General: http://undocs.org/S/2015/866
Submitted pursuant to Security Council resolution 2056 (2012) of 5 July 2012 and pursuant to the presidential statement of the Security Council dated 27 Aug. 2014 (S/PRST/2014/17); summarizes the main developments in the region from from 1 June 2014 to 30 Oct. 2015. - S/2015/364/Add.1 (21 August 2015): Letter dated 20 August 2015 from the Permanent Representative of Mali to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council: http://undocs.org/S/2015/364/Add.1
Refers to letter of 19 May 2015 (S/2015/364); conveys copy of the Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in Mali bearing the signature of Sidi Ibrahim Ould Sidatti in his capacity as representative of the Coordination of Azawad Movements, affixed during a ceremony held for that purpose at Bamako on 20 June 2015. - S/RES/2227 (2015): http://undocs.org/S/RES/2227(2015)
on extension of the mandate of UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) until 30 June 2016 - S/2015/364 (22 May 2015): Identical letters dated 19 May 2015 from the Chargé d’affaires a.i. of the Permanent Mission of Mali to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General and the President of the Security Council: http://undocs.org/S/2015/364
Transmits a copy of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali, signed at Bamako on 15 May 2015. - S/2014/944 (24 December 2014): Letter dated 23 December 2014 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council: http://undocs.org/S/2014/944
Transmits Report on operational support provided by French forces for the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali, from 18 September to 2 December 2014. - S/2014/934 (29 December 2014): Letter dated 22 December 2014 from the Permanent Representative of Mali to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council: http://undocs.org/S/2014/934
Transmits Final communiqué of the Summit of the Heads of State and Government of the Group of Five for the Sahel. - S/AC.51/2014/2 (7 July 2014): Security Council Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict: Conclusions on children and armed conflict in Mali: http://undocs.org/S/AC.51/2014/2
- S/2014/469 (3 July 2014): Letter dated 3 July 2014 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council: http://undocs.org/S/2014/469
Ceasefire Agreement signed on 23 May 2014 - S/RES/2164 (2014): http://undocs.org/S/RES/2164(2014)
extending MINUSMA mandate until 30 June 2015 - S/2014/400 (9 June 2014): Joint communiqué of the eighth annual joint consultative meeting between members of the Security Council of the United Nations and the Peace and Security Council of the African Union: http://undocs.org/S/2014/400
- S/2014/397 (6 June 2014): Progress towards the United Nations integrated strategy for the Sahel: Report of the Secretary-General: http://undocs.org/S/2014/397
- S/2014/267 (14 April 2014): Report of the Secretary-General on children and armed conflict in Mali: http://undocs.org/S/2014/267
- S/2014/12 (9 January 2014): Second report on operational support provided by Operation Serval for the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA): http://undocs.org/S/2014/12
- S/2013/621 (22 October 2013): Letter dated 18 Oct. 2013 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council: http://undocs.org/S/2013/621
Transmits note verbale dated 11 Oct. 2013 from France conveying a report to the Security Council on the implementation of the mandate of French troops in Mali. - S/2013/354 (14 June 2013): Report of the Secretary-General on the situation in the Sahel region: http://undocs.org/S/2013/354
Submitted pursuant to Security Council resolution 2056 (2012); provides an update on the situation in the Sahel and the activities of the Secreetary-General’s Special Envoy for the region since his appointment in October 2012. “Annex: United Nations integrated strategy for the Sahel”: p. 14-25. - S/RES/2100 (2013): http://undocs.org/S/RES/2100(2013)
on establishment of the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) - S/2013/37 (21 January 2013): Letter dated 20 January 2013 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council: http://undocs.org/S/2013/37
Refers to Security Council resolution 2085 (2012) and outlines areas in which the UN could provide logistical support to the African-led International Support Mission in Mali (AFISMA). - S/2013/35 (18 January 2013): Letter dated 18 January 2013 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council: http://undocs.org/S/2013/35
Transmits letter dated 17 Jan. 2013 from the President of the Commission of the Economic Community of West African States regarding the deployment of the African-led International Support Mission in Mali (AFISMA) and the need for logistical support. - S/RES/2085 (2012): http://undocs.org/S/RES/2085(2012)
on authorization of the deployment of an African-led International Support Mission in Mali (AFISMA) for an initial period of one year - S/RES/2071 (2012): http://undocs.org/S/RES/2071(2012)
- S/RES/2056 (2012): http://undocs.org/S/RES/2056(2012)
- S/PRST/2012/9 (4 April 2012): http://undocs.org/S/PRST/2012/9
- S/PRST/2012/7 (26 March 2012): http://undocs.org/S/PRST/2012/7
Selected Statements and Speeches by UN Officials
- Secretary-General calls for Malian authorities’ cooperation in orderly, safe withdrawal of Peacekeeping Mission (SG/SM/21858, 30 June 2023): https://press.un.org/en/2023/sgsm21858.doc.htm
- Condemning fatal attack against Peacekeepers in Mali, Secretary-General calls on transitional authorities to bring perpetrators to justice (SG/SM/21830, 9 June 2023): https://press.un.org/en/2023/sgsm21830.doc.htm
- Secretary-General strongly condemns deadly attack on Peacekeeper convoy in Mali (SG/SM/21694, 21 February 2023): https://press.un.org/en/2023/sgsm21694.doc.htm
- Secretary-General deeply regrets Malian Government’s Declaration of United Nations Human Rights, Peacekeeping Official as Persona Non Grata (SG/SM/21681, 7 February 2023): https://press.un.org/en/2023/sgsm21681.doc.htm
- Secretary-General strongly condemns deadly attack on Peacekeepers in Mali (SG/SM/21639, 16 December 2022): https://press.un.org/en/2022/sgsm21639.doc.htm
- Secretary-General strongly condemns deadly attack against Peacekeepers in Mali (SG/SM/21539, 18 October 2022): https://press.un.org/en/2022/sgsm21539.doc.htm
- Secretary-General strongly condemns deadly terrorist attack in Mali (SG/SM/21411, 12 August 2022): https://press.un.org/en/2022/sgsm21411.doc.htm
- Secretary-General strongly condemns deadly attack against Peacekeepers in Mali (SG/SM/21365, 6 July 2022): https://press.un.org/en/2022/sgsm21365.doc.htm
- Secretary-General welcomes decisions on Mali reached at Economic Community of West African States Ordinary Summit (SG/SM/21363, 5 July 2022): https://press.un.org/en/2022/sgsm21363.doc.htm
- Secretary-General strongly condemns deadly extremist group attacks in Mali (SG/SM/21343, 22 June 2022): https://press.un.org/en/2022/sgsm21343.doc.htm
- Secretary-General strongly condemns deadly attack on Peacekeepers in Kidal, Mali (SG/SM/21334, 19 June 2022): https://press.un.org/en/2022/sgsm21334.doc.htm
- Secretary-General strongly condemns deadly attack against Stabilization Mission convoy in Mali (SG/SM/21308, 3 June 2022): https://press.un.org/en/2022/sgsm21308.doc.htm
- Secretary-General condemns deadly attack against logistics convoy in Mali that killed one Peacekeeper, injured three (SG/SM/21302, 1 June 2022): https://press.un.org/en/2022/sgsm21302.doc.htm
- Comment by UN Human Rights Office spokesperson Seif Magango on Malian authorities’ failure to grant UN investigators access to Moura (20 April 2022): https://www.ohchr.org/en/statements/2022/04/comment-un-human-rights-office-spokesperson-seif-magango-malian-authorities
- Secretary-General strongly condemns attack on United Nations Logistics Convoy in Mali that killed 2 Egyptian peacekeepers, seriously injured 4 (SG/SM/21169, 8 March 2022): https://press.un.org/en/2022/sgsm21169.doc.htm
- Secretary-General saddened by death of Former President of Mali, Ibrahim Boubacar Keita (SG/SM/21107, 17 January 2022): https://www.un.org/press/en/2022/sgsm21107.doc.htm
- Condemning attack against Peacekeepers in Mali, Secretary-General reiterates United Nations support to, solidarity with Malian people, Government (SG/SM/21070, 8 December 2021): https://www.un.org/press/en/2021/sgsm21070.doc.htm
- Condemning attack on civilians in Central Mali, Secretary-General says Mission, Peacekeepers ready to assist government stabilizing area (SG/SM/21058, 5 December 2021): https://www.un.org/press/en/2021/sgsm21058.doc.htm
- Secretary-General condemns deadly attack on Peacekeepers in Mali, calls for perpetrators to be held accountable (SG/SM/20947, 2 October 2021): https://www.un.org/press/en/2021/sgsm20947.doc.htm
- Secretary-General condemns deadly attack on civilians in Gao, Mali (SG/SM/20849, 11 August 2021): https://www.un.org/press/en/2021/sgsm20849.doc.htm
- Mali: Rampant impunity for human rights violations poses grave risk for protection of civilians– Bachelet (29 June 2021): https://www.ohchr.org/en/NewsEvents/Pages/DisplayNews.aspx?NewsID=27232
- Secretary-General strongly condemns deadly, complex attack on Peacekeepers at United Nations Camp in Mali (SG/SM/20670, 2 April 2021): https://www.un.org/press/en/2021/sgsm20670.doc.htm
- Secretary-General condemns attack against temporary base of United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (SG/SM/20580, 13 February 2021): https://www.un.org/press/en/2021/sgsm20580.doc.htm
- Secretary-General hails historic meeting of Committee Monitoring Agreement on Peace, Reconciliation in Mali (SG/SM/20579, 12 February 2021): https://www.un.org/press/en/2021/sgsm20579.doc.htm
- Secretary-General strongly condemns deadly attack on United Nations Convoy in Mali (SG/SM/20536, 16 January 2021): https://www.un.org/press/en/2021/sgsm20536.doc.htm
- Secretary-General strongly condemns attack in Mali that killed 3 United Nations Peacekeepers from Côte d’Ivoire (SG/SM/20533, 13 January 2021): https://www.un.org/press/en/2021/sgsm20533.doc.htm
- Condemning attacks in Mali on Peacekeepers, Civilians, Mission Camp, Secretary-General urges authorities to bring perpetrators to justice (SG/SM/20344, 16 October 2020): https://www.un.org/press/en/2020/sgsm20344.doc.htm
- Condemning military mutiny in Mali, Secretary-General demands immediate release of arrested President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, cabinet members (SG/SM/20211, 18 August 2020): https://www.un.org/press/en/2020/sgsm20211.doc.htm
- 589 killed in central Mali so far in 2020 as security worsens – Bachelet (26 June 2020): https://www.ohchr.org/en/NewsEvents/Pages/DisplayNews.aspx?NewsID=26005
- Concerned about political developments in Mali, Secretary-General supports calls for inclusive dialogue, urging restraint from actions likely to fuel tensions (SG/SM/20134, 20 June 2020): https://www.un.org/press/en/2020/sgsm20134.doc.htm
- Secretary-General strongly condemns deadly attack on peacekeepers in Mali (SG/SM/20125, 14 June 2020): https://www.un.org/press/en/2020/sgsm20125.doc.htm
- Despite gains towards restoring state authority, institutional reform in Mali, greater efforts needed to stem violence, terrorism, Secretary-General tells Security Council (SG/SM/20117, 11 June 2020): https://www.un.org/press/en/2020/sgsm20117.doc.htm
- Secretary-General strongly condemns deadly attack against United Nations Peacekeepers in Mali (SG/SM/20078, 10 May 2020): https://www.un.org/press/en/2020/sgsm20078.doc.htm
- Secretary-General strongly condemns deadly explosive attack against United Nations Mission Convoy in Mali, assault on temporary operating base (SG/SM/19794-PKO/799, 6 October 2019): https://www.un.org/press/en/2019/sgsm19794.doc.htm
- Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Mark Lowcock, Remarks at the European Council on Foreign Relations on the Humanitarian Situation in the Sahel, Brussels, 12 June 2019: https://bit.ly/2tD8I05
- Secretary-General outraged by reports of deadly attack on civilians in Mali (SG/SM/19618, 10 June 2019): https://www.un.org/press/en/2019/sgsm19618.doc.htm
- Secretary-General condemns deadly attack on Peacekeepers in Mali (SG/SM/19585-PKO/784, 18 May 2019): https://www.un.org/press/en/2019/sgsm19585.doc.htm
- Welcoming Accord between Mali Government, Opposition Parties, Secretary-General urges all stakeholders to implement 2015 Political Agreement in full (SG/SM/19565-PKO/782, 6 May 2019): https://www.un.org/press/en/2019/sgsm19565.doc.htm
- Secretary-General condemns deadly attack against Mali Peacekeeping Convoy, stressing such acts ‘will not diminish resolve’ of United Nations (SG/SM/19549-PKO/780, 20 April 2019): https://www.un.org/press/en/2019/sgsm19549.doc.htm
- Secretary-General says Mali situation tests international community’s ability to mobilize for peace, stability in ‘enlightened self-interest’ (SG/SM/19522-SC/13757-PKO/777, 29 March 2019): https://www.un.org/press/en/2019/sgsm19522.doc.htm
- Secretary-General shocked by reports of deadly attacks on civilians in Mali (SG/SM/19510, 23 March 2019): https://www.un.org/press/en/2019/sgsm19510.doc.htm
- Secretary-General strongly condemns deadly attack against Peacekeepers in Mali (SG/SM/19471-PKO/770, 23 February 2019): https://www.un.org/press/en/2019/sgsm19471.doc.htm
- Secretary-General strongly condemns deadly attack against Mali Mission Peacekeepers (SG/SM/19444-PKO/763, 25 January 2019): https://www.un.org/press/en/2019/sgsm19444.doc.htm
- Secretary-General strongly condemns deadly attack against camp of United Nations Peacekeepers in Mali (SG/SM/19438-PKO/761, 20 January 2019): https://www.un.org/press/en/2019/sgsm19438.doc.htm
- Condemning attacks against United Nations Peacekeepers in Mali, Secretary-General reiterates solidarity with country’s government, people (SG/SM/19321-PKO/754, 27 October 2018): https://www.un.org/press/en/2018/sgsm19321.doc.htm
- Delay in advancing pact for peace will compound security challenges, threaten path to stability, Secretary-General tells High-Level Meeting on Mali, Sahel (SG/SM/19251, 26 September 2018): SG/SM/19251, 26 September 2018): https://www.un.org/press/en/2018/sgsm19251.doc.htm
- Secretary-General hails peaceful conduct of presidential election round in Mali (SG/SM/19164, 13 August 2018): https://www.un.org/press/en/2018/sgsm19164.doc.htm
- Encouraged by peaceful electoral process in Mali, Secretary-General urges citizens to make polls ‘an important celebration of democracy’ (SG/SM/19149, 28 July 2018): https://www.un.org/press/en/2018/sgsm19149.doc.htm
- Secretary-General condemns attack against International Forces in Mali that killed two civilians (SG/SM/19124, 1 July 2018): https://www.un.org/press/en/2018/sgsm19124.doc.htm
- Secretary-General condemns complex attack against G5 Sahel Joint Force Headquarters in Mali, which killed several soldiers (SG/SM/19122, 29 June 2018): https://www.un.org/press/en/2018/sgsm19122.doc.htm
- Concerned about intercommunal clashes, rights violations in Mali, Secretary-General calls for calm, restraint, dialogue (SG/SM/19112, 26 June 2018): https://www.un.org/press/en/2018/sgsm19112.doc.htm
- Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Mark Lowcock: Statement on the humanitarian situation in the Sahel (12 June 2018): https://reliefweb.int/node/2649999
- Concerned about violent clashes in Mali, Secretary-General calls for restraint, inclusive political dialogue to enable credible elections (SG/SM/19065, 2 June 2018): https://www.un.org/press/en/2018/sgsm19065.doc.htm
- Deputy Secretary-General, at Sahel Alliance Event, says better coordinated action, investment in development key to addressing region’s many challenges (DSG/SM/1169, 24 April 2018): https://www.un.org/press/en/2018/dsgsm1169.doc.htm
- Secretary-General condemns attack in Mali on mission peacekeepers, France forces (SG/SM/18991-PKO/726, 15 April 2018): https://www.un.org/press/en/2018/sgsm18991.doc.htm
- Secretary-General condemns deadly attack against Mali mission vehicle (SG/SM/18977-PKO/722, 6 April 2018): https://www.un.org/press/en/2018/sgsm18977.doc.htm
- Secretary-General condemns deadly mortar attack against Mali mission, recalling targeting of peacekeepers may constitute war crimes (SG/SM/18976-PKO/720, 5 April 2018): https://www.un.org/press/en/2018/sgsm18976.doc.htm
- Amid lagging results, mobilizing behind Sahel Strategy crucial for regional development, Security, Deputy Secretary-General tells consultative meeting (DSG/SM/1150, 28 March 2018): https://www.un.org/press/en/2018/dsgsm1150.doc.htm
- Condemning deadly attacks on peacekeepers, armed forces in Mali, Secretary-General says ‘cowardly acts’ will not deter mission’s support for civilian protection (SG/SM/18919-PKO/709, 28 February 2018): https://www.un.org/press/en/2018/sgsm18919.doc.htm
- Secretary-General’s Video Message to International High-Level Conference on Sahel (SG/SM/18915, 27 February 2018): https://www.un.org/press/en/2018/sgsm18915.doc.htm
- Secretary-General appoints members of International Commission of Inquiry for Mali (SG/A/1784, 23 January 2018): https://www.un.org/press/en/2018/sga1784.doc.htm
- Ending vicious cycle of Sahel terrorism, crisis hinges on mobilizing joint action, resources, Deputy Secretary-General tells Peacebuilding Commission (DSG/SM/1121-PBC/125, 13 December 2017): http://www.un.org/press/en/2017/dsgsm1121.doc.htm
- Targeting United Nations Peacekeepers may constitute war crimes, Secretary‑General warns, strongly condemning deadly Mali attacks (SG/SM/18798-PKO/691, 24 November 2017): http://www.un.org/press/en/2017/sgsm18798.doc.htm
- Mali: Senior UN official calls for human rights and justice to be at heart of fight against terrorism (7 November 2017): http://www.ohchr.org/en/NewsEvents/Pages/DisplayNews.aspx?NewsID=22370
- Secretary-General urges Security Council to be ambitious in considering options for providing G-5 Sahel Joint Force with vital support (SG/SM/18770-SC/13047, 30 October 2017): http://www.un.org/press/en/2017/sgsm18770.doc.htm
- Secretary-General strongly condemns attack against peacekeepers in Mali (SG/SM/18766-PKO/682, 26 October 2017): https://www.un.org/press/en/2017/sgsm18766.doc.htm
- Condemning deadly attack on peacekeepers in Mali, Secretary-General urges expedited implementation of Peace Accord to isolate terrorist groups (SG/SM/18722-PKO/672, 24 September 2017): https://www.un.org/press/en/2017/sgsm18722.doc.htm
- Window of opportunity for long-awaited peace dividend in Mali narrowing, Secretary-General tells Ministerial Meeting on Reconciliation Agreement (SG/SM/18709, 20 September 2017): https://www.un.org/press/en/2017/sgsm18709.doc.htm
- Secretary-General condemns convoy-attack killings in Mali, warning attacks against peacekeepers may constitute war crimes (SG/SM/18665-PKO/665, 5 September 2017): https://www.un.org/press/en/2017/sgsm18665.doc.htm
- Secretary-General condemns deadly attacks against peacekeeping camps in Mali, warning that targeting United Nations Peacekeepers may constitute war crimes (SG/SM/18644-PKO/660, 14 August 2017): https://www.un.org/press/en/2017/sgsm18644.doc.htm
- Good governance key to addressing causes of instability in Sahel, Deputy Secretary-General tells joint meeting of major organs (DSG/SM/1067-ECOSOC/6850-PBC/123, 28 June 2017): http://www.un.org/press/en/2017/dsgsm1067.doc.htm
- Secretary-General welcomes Security Council Resolution supporting deployment of new Counter-Terrorism Force in Sahel (SG/SM/18586-SC/12885, 22 June 2017): https://www.un.org/press/en/2017/sgsm18586.doc.htm
- Secretary-General condemns terrorist attack in Bamako, Mali (SG/SM/18579, 20 June 2017): http://www.un.org/press/en/2017/sgsm18579.doc.htm
- Secretary-General condemns deadly attacks against peacekeepers in Mali (SG/SM/18564-PKO/652, 9 June 2017): http://www.un.org/press/en/2017/sgsm18564.doc.htm
- Secretary-General strongly condemns deadly attack against peacekeepers in Mali (SG/SM/18532-PKO/645, 23 May 2017): http://www.un.org/press/en/2017/sgsm18532.doc.htm
- Calling additional peacekeepers ‘force multipliers’ in Mali, Secretary-General urges new contributions to reinforce mission’s protection mandate (SG/SM/18530-PKO/643, 23 May 2017): http://www.un.org/press/en/2017/sgsm18530.doc.htm
- Secretary-General condemns deadly attack against camp for mixed-patrol units, saying ‘despicable act’ strengthens resolve to uphold Mali Peace Accord (SG/SM/18410-AFR/3522, 18 January 2017): https://www.un.org/press/en/2017/sgsm18410.doc.htm
- Secretary-General calls on all stakeholders in Mali to defuse tensions around local elections (SG/SM/18281-AFR/3493-PKO/613, 19 November 2016): https://www.un.org/press/en/2016/sgsm18281.doc.htm
- Secretary-General condemns deadly attack on peacekeepers, civilians in Mali, urging all parties to continue implementing peace agreement (SG/SM/18255-AFR/3482-PKO/608, 6 November 2016): http://www.un.org/press/en/2016/sgsm18255.doc.htm
- Secretary-General condemns deadly attacks against peacekeepers in Mali, calling for swift action to hold perpetrators accountable (SG/SM/18174-AFR/3462-PKO/606, 3 October 2016): http://www.un.org/press/en/2016/sgsm18174.doc.htm
- World Court’s first-ever judgment in case of attacks on cultural heritage marks ‘step forward’ for fight to end impunity in Mali, Secretary-General says (SG/SM/18157-L/3260, 27 September 2016): http://www.un.org/press/en/2016/sgsm18157.doc.htm
- Concerned by terrorism, new sources of instability in Mali, Secretary-General urges all parties to implement year-old peace agreement (SG/SM/18135-AFR/3456-PKO/604, 23 September 2016): http://www.un.org/press/en/2016/sgsm18135.doc.htm
- Condemning deadly attack on United Nations Peacekeepers in Mali, Secretary-General urges parties implement peace agreement (SG/SM/17962-AFR/3423-PKO/598, 7 August 2016): http://www.un.org/press/en/2016/sgsm17962.doc.htm
- Condemning recent fighting in Mali, Secretary-General calls upon leaders of signatory armed groups to restore calm (SG/SM/17943-AFR/3417, 22 July 2016): http://www.un.org/press/en/2016/sgsm17943.doc.htm
- Secretary-General welcomes renewed commitment to lasting peace on First Anniversary of Reconciliation Agreement in Mali (SG/SM/17869-AFR/3399, 20 June 2016): http://www.un.org/press/en/2016/sgsm17869.doc.htm
- Outraged by terrorist attacks against Mission, Secretary-General calls for Mali Government to ‘expeditiously’ investigate, hold perpetrators accountable (SG/SM/17811-AFR/3393-PKO/586, 1 June 2016): http://www.un.org/press/en/2016/sgsm17811.doc.htm
- 26 May 2016, Security Council Briefing on the Impact of Climate Change and Desertification on Peace and Security in the Sahel, Special Representative for West Africa, Mohamed Ibn Chambas: https://dppa.un.org/en/security-council-briefing-impact-of-climate-change-and-desertification-peace-and-security-sahel
- Secretary-General condemns deadly attack on Peacekeeping Convoy in Mali, calling for swift action to prosecute perpetrators (SG/SM/17765-AFR/3380-PKO/578, 18 May 2016): http://www.un.org/press/en/2016/sgsm17765.doc.htm
- Condemning violent incidents in Kidal, Mali, Secretary-General urges local stakeholders to help restore calm, defuse tensions (SG/SM/17694-AFR/3364, 20 April 2016): http://www.un.org/press/en/2016/sgsm17694.doc.htm
- Globalized world needs open-hearted spirit to destroy walls, forge trust, Secretary-General says at event on security in Sahel (SG/SM/17575-AFR/3335, 4 March 2016): http://www.un.org/press/en/2016/sgsm17575.doc.htm
- Condemning deadly assault on Peacekeepers in Mali, Secretary-General says such attacks will not weaken determination, support of United Nations (SG/SM/17534-AFR/3321-PKO/560, 12 February 2016): http://www.un.org/press/en/2016/sgsm17534.doc.htm
- 25 November 2015, Security Council briefing on the situation in the Sahel, Special Envoy for the Sahel Hiroute Guebre Sellassie: https://dppa.un.org/en/security-council-briefing-situation-sahel-special-envoy-hiroute-guebre-sellassie-0
- Condemning lethal attack against Mali peacekeeping convoy, Secretary-General says such incidents will not alter mission’s determination to help people (SG/SM/17357-AFR/3270-PKO/541, 24 November 2015): http://www.un.org/press/en/2015/sgsm17357.doc.htm
- In Message to Summit Leaders, Secretary-General calls for G5 Sahel Countries ‘to continue to consolidate regional cooperation’ (SG/SM/17346-AFR/3267, 20 November 2015): http://www.un.org/press/en/2015/sgsm17346.doc.htm
- Condemning deadly terrorist attack in Mali, Secretary-General expresses full support to authorities fighting against extremist groups (SG/SM/17345-AFR/3266, 20 November 2015): http://www.un.org/press/en/2015/sgsm17345.doc.htm
- At Ministerial Meeting on Mali Peace Process, Deputy Secretary-General underlines importance of reform in implementing agreement, respect for ceasefire (DSG/SM/904-AFR/3228, 1 October 2015): http://www.un.org/press/en/2015/dsgsm904.doc.htm
- Note to correspondents on the attack in Sévaré, Mali (New York, 8 August 2015): http://www.un.org/sg/offthecuff/index.asp?nid=4042
- Condemning fatal attack in Mali, Secretary-General calls for national unity (SG/SM/17000-AFR/3192-PKO/509, 7 August 2015): http://www.un.org/press/en/2015/sgsm17000.doc.htm
- Secretary-General condemns shooting of United Nations Peacekeepers in Mali, calls on authorities to investigate, bring rerpetrators to justice (SG/SM/16801-AFR/3146-PKO/489, 28 May 2015): http://www.un.org/press/en/2015/sgsm16801.doc.htm
- Secretary-General’s Message to formal signature ceremony in Bamako, Mali (SG/SM/16753-AFR/3134, 15 May 2015): http://www.un.org/press/en/2015/sgsm16753.doc.htm
- Secretary-General welcomes signing of Mali Agreement by government, armed groups (SG/SM/16751-AFR/3133, 15 May 2015): http://www.un.org/press/en/2015/sgsm16751.doc.htm
- Secretary-General calls for immediate cessation of hostilities, ceasefire violations during critical juncture in Mali peace process (SG/SM/16724-AFR/3127, 29 April 2015): http://www.un.org/press/en/2015/sgsm16724.doc.htm
- Deeply concerned by attacks on peacekeepers in Mali, Secretary-General stresses urgency of finding political settlement (SG/SM/16698-AFR/3122-PKO/479, 24 April 2015): http://www.un.org/press/en/2015/sgsm16698.doc.htm
- Receiving report on Mali violence, Secretary-General condemns ‘excessive use of force’ by formed police unit (SG/SM/16640-AFR/3102-PKO/476, 2 April 2015): http://www.un.org/press/en/2015/sgsm16640.doc.htm
- Secretary-General strongly condemns deadly Attack on United Nations Camp in Mali as reprehensible, encourages peaceful resolution to conflict (SG/SM/16577-AFR/3093-PKO/473, 8 March 2015): http://www.un.org/press/en/2015/sgsm16577.doc.htm
- Condemning deadly attack in Mali, Secretary-General calls for swift investigation into bringing perpetrators to justice (SG/SM/16573-AFR/3091, 7 March 2015): http://www.un.org/press/en/2015/sgsm16573.doc.htm
- Welcoming progress in Inter-Malian Inclusive Dialogue, Secretary-General says 1 March signing of draft peace agreement ‘important step forward’ (SG/SM/16571-AFR/3088, 6 March 2015): http://www.un.org/press/en/2015/sgsm16571.doc.htm
- Deploring violent incidents at demonstration in front of Mali Mission, Secretary-General will launch inquiry with government, all parties (SG/SM/16496-AFR/3062-PKO/468, 29 January 2015): http://www.un.org/press/en/2015/sgsm16496.doc.htm
- Secretary-General, condemning attack on Mali Mission Camp, says incident will not alter United Nations’ determination to support Malian people (SG/SM/16466-AFR/3053-PKO/464, 17 January 2015): http://www.un.org/press/en/2015/sgsm16466.doc.htm
- Challenges in Sahelo-Sahara Region ‘respect no borders, and neither should our solutions’, Secretary-General tells leaders at Nouakchott Process Meeting (SG/SM/16432-AFR/3042, 18 December 2014): http://www.un.org/press/en/2014/sgsm16432.doc.htm
- 11 December 2014, Security Council briefing on the situation in the Sahel, Special Envoy Hiroute Guebre Sellassie: https://dppa.un.org/en/security-council-briefing-situation-sahel-special-envoy-hiroute-guebre-sellassie
- Amid rising insecurity across Sahel, resumed peace talks between Malian parties crucial to entire region, Secretary-General tells Bamako Meeting (SG/SM/16344-AFR/3021, 18 November 2014): http://www.un.org/press/en/2014/sgsm16344.doc.htm
- Outraged by killing of nine peacekeepers in Mali, Secretary-General insists all parties demonstrate good faith, commitment to political solution (SG/SM/16233-AFR/2983-PKO/442, 3 October 2014): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs//2014/sgsm16233.doc.htm
- Secretary-General cites political process in Mali as cornerstone for stability, reiterates importance of inclusiveness, at High-Level Meeting (SG/SM/16219-AFR/2980, 27 September 2014): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2014/sgsm16219.doc.htm
- Secretary-General, outraged by attack on peacekeepers in UN Mission in Mali, urges immediate action by armed groups to prevent such cowardly acts (SG/SM/16158-AFR/2969-PKO/438, 19 September 2014): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2014/sgsm16158.doc.htm
- Saddened by death of Chadian Peacekeeper in Mali, Secretary-General says attacks will not alter United Nations determination to support Malian people (SG/SM/16142-AFR/2966, 14 September 2014): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2014/sgsm16142.doc.htm
- Secretary-General condemns killing of peacekeepers in Mali, saying attacks will not alter United Nations determination to support peace efforts (SG/SM/16119-AFR/2958-PKO/432, 2 September 2014): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2014/sgsm16119.doc.htm
- Condemning killing of two peacekeepers, Secretary-General states such attacks will not deter United Nations’ Support for Peace in Mali (SG/SM/16088-AFR/2950-PKO/425, 16 August 2014): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs//2014/sgsm16088.doc.htm
- Strongly condemning deadly attack on peacekeepers in Mali, Secretary-General says ‘this crime’ will not diminish resolve of United Nations (SG/SM/15991-AFR/2924-PKO/414, 30 June 2014): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs//2014/sgsm15991.doc.htm
- Secretary-General condemns Mali car bombing that killed 4 peacekeepers, vowing attack will not diminish resolve of United Nations (SG/SM/15937-AFR/2909, 11 June 2014):
http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs//2014/sgsm15937.doc.htm - International involvement critical to tackling structural challenges in Sahel, Secretary-General tells consultative meeting on region’s development (SG/SM/15884-AFR/2902, 26 May 2014): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs//2014/sgsm15884.doc.htm
- Deeply concerned over rapid deterioration of situation in Kidal, Mali, Secretary-General calls for immediate end to fighting (SG/SM/15861-AFR/2892, 21 May 2014): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs//2014/sgsm15861.doc.htm
- Condemning attack on peacekeepers, Secretary-General says United Nations remains undeterred in its support for people of Mali (SG/SM/15542-AFR/2769-PKO/387, 14 December 2013): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs//2013/sgsm15542.doc.htm
- Secretary-General, in Security Council, urges fulfilment of promises to help Africa’s fragile Sahel region build better future for all (SG/SM/15535-SC/11211-AFR/2765, 12 December 2013): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2013/sgsm15535.doc.htm
- Secretary-General’s remarks at Ahmed Baba Institute in Timbuktu, Mali (SG/SM/15443-AFR/2740-SAG/460, 5 November 2013): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2013/sgsm15443.doc.htm
- Secretary-General’s remarks to civil society in Timbuktu, Mali (SG/SM/15442-AFR/2739, 5 November 2013): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs//2013/sgsm15442.doc.htm
- Despite headwinds, years of bleak images in Sahel, Secretary-General tells Ministerial gathering ‘Together we can change this picture’ (SG/SM/15441-AFR/2738, 5 November 2013): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2013/sgsm15441.doc.htm
- Secretary-General hails Netherlands for ‘major contribution’ of troops to peacekeeping mission in Mali (SG/SM/15437-AFR/2736-PKO/382, 1 November 2013): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2013/sgsm15437.doc.htm
- Chairman’s Summary of High-level Meeting on Sahel at United Nations Headquarters, New York, 26 September 2013 (SG/2201-AFR/2704, 26 September 2013): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs//2013/sg2201.doc.htm
- Despite political, security gains, broad socioeconomic challenges remain in Sahel, Secretary-General tells High-level Meeting on Region (SG/SM/15337-AFR/2702, 26 September 2013): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs//2013/sgsm15337.doc.htm
- Deputy Secretary-General, addressing Counter-Terrorism Committee, pledges continued United Nations Support to Sahel (DSG/SM/695-AFR/2694, 20 September 2013): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2013/dsgsm695.doc.htm
- Secretary-General congratulates Malians on successful polling, Boubacar Keïta on election as President, reiterates commitment tocountry’s reconciliation (SG/SM/15217-AFR/2679, 15 August 2013): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2013/sgsm15217.doc.htm
- Ahead of 28 July elections in Mali, Secretary-General calls for orderly process, strong voter turnout, adherence to candidates’ code of conduct (SG/SM/15188-AFR/2670, 26 July 2013): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2013/sgsm15188.doc.htm
- Interview with Romano Prodi, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Sahel (27 June 2013): https://reliefweb.int/report/world/interview-romano-prodi-special-envoy-secretary-general-sahel
- Secretary-General hails signing of Mali Peace Agreement providing for immediate ceasefire (SG/SM/15118-AFR/2648, 18 June 2013): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2013/sgsm15118.doc.htm
- Secretary-General spells out security, political challenges ahead in message to High-level Conference on Support and Development of Mali (SG/SM/15026-AFR/2619, 15 May 2013): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs//2013/sgsm15026.doc.htm
- Address of Vuk Jeremić, President of the 67th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, at the Opening of the Thematic Debate on the Peaceful Resolution of Conflicts in Africa (25 April 2013): http://www.un.org/en/ga/president/67/statements/statements/April/africa25042013.shtml
- 19 April 2013, Address delivered at the fourth meeting of the Follow-Up and Support Group on Mali, Under-Secretary-General Jeffrey Feltman: https://dppa.un.org/en/address-to-fourth-meeting-of-follow-and-support-group-mali-under-secretary-general-jeffrey-feltman
- 3 April 2013, Briefing to the Security Council on the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Mali, Under-Secretary-General Jeffrey Feltman: https://dppa.un.org/en/security-council-briefing-report-of-secretary-general-situation-mali-under-secretary-general-jeffrey
- Secretary-General highlights Syria, Mali situations in special Davos address, while stressing need to tackle preventable longer-term ‘silent crises’ (SG/SM/14780-ECO/216, 24 January 2013): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2013/sgsm14780.doc.htm
- Secretary-General, welcoming partners’ assistance for Mali, stresses urgent need to back mediation efforts, support national, regional forces (SG/SM/14761-AFR/2504, 14 January 2013): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2013/sgsm14761.doc.htm
- Secretary-General, troubled by events around Prime Minister’s resignation, Stresses need to proceed with national dialogue in Mali (SG/SM/14716-AFR/2488, 11 December 2012): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs//2012/sgsm14716.doc.htm
- Secretary-General, at Security Council Debate on Sahel, links Mali’s problems to ‘toxic brew of vulnerability’ afflicting broader region (SG/SM/14709-SC/10850-AFR/2486, 10 December 2012): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs//2012/sgsm14709.doc.htm
- Military action in Mali must not stoke tensions, worsen fragile humanitarian situation, Deputy Secretary-General tells Support and Follow-up Group (DSG/SM/648-AFR/2467, 19 October 2012): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs//2012/dsgsm648.doc.htm
- Chairman’s Summary: High Level Meeting on the Sahel, United Nations Headquarters, New York, 26 September 2012 (SG/2186-AFR/2449, 26 September 2012): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2012/sg2186.doc.htm
- Secretary-General, at High-Level Meeting, outlines integrated regional strategy for strengthening capacities in fragile Sahel (SG/SM/14538-AFR/2447, 26 September 2012): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs//2012/sgsm14538.doc.htm
- Resolving Mali crisis requires ‘holistic and comprehensive’ approach, not partial, disconnected measures, Secretary-General tells Security Council (SG/SM/14450-SC/10738-AFR/2428, 8 August 2012): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2012/sgsm14450.doc.htm
- Secretary-General concerned about worsening security in Northern Mali, reported destruction of ancient Timbuktu Mausoleums (SG/SM/14389-AFR/2409, 2 July 2012): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2012/sgsm14389.doc.htm
- Secretary-General strongly condemns yesterday’s attack against Mali’s President (SG/SM/14302-AFR/2392, 22 May 2012): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2012/sgsm14302.doc.htm
- Special Representative for West Africa to participate in mediation process in Mali, Guinea-Bissau to ensure speedy return to constitutional order (SG/SM/14293-AFR/2391, 18 May 2012): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2012/sgsm14293.doc.htm
- Secretary-General concerned over wave of arrests of officials in Mali, calls for Military Junta to promptly complete transfer of power to civilian rule (SG/SM/14239-AFR/2378, 18 April 2012): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2012/sgsm14239.doc.htm
- Pillay calls for major effort to halt human rights abuses in Mali (Press Release, 12 April 2012): http://www.ohchr.org/EN/NewsEvents/Pages/DisplayNews.aspx?NewsID=12050&;LangID=E
- Secretary-General commends 6 April Accord between Military Junta of Mali, Mediation Team of Economic Community of West African States (SG/SM/14220-AFR/2369, 9 April 2012): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2012/sgsm14220.doc.htm
- Secretary-General, welcoming ‘firm and clear’ Security Council message on Mali, joins its demand for rebels to end violence in north, seek political dialogue (SG/SM/14215-AFR/2365, 5 April 2012): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2012/sgsm14215.doc.htm
- Condemning Armed Forces Rebellion, Ouster of Government in Mali, Secretary-General Urges Restoration of Constitutional Order (SG/SM/14185-AFR/2358, 22 March 2012): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2012/sgsm14185.doc.htm
- Secretary-General calls for calm, peaceful resolution of grievances in Mali (SG/SM/14181-AFR/2357, 22 March 2012): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2012/sgsm14181.doc.htm
- Secretary-General, concerned about fighting in Northern Mali, condemns use of violence to achieve political objectives (SG/SM/14099-AFR/2333, 8 February 2012): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2012/sgsm14099.doc.htm
Selected UN Documents
- UN Member States on the Record: Mali
https://www.un.org/en/library/unms
United Nations Member States on the Record provides access to selected documents reflecting the views of United Nations Member States.
Selected Articles in UN Journals
- West Africa is rising, but terrorism poses a major problem in some areas, says Chambas (Politically Speaking, 29 September 2016): https://tmblr.co/ZaTV2m2CiLyGv
- Strengthening bonds in the Sahel (Africa Renewal, August – November 2018): https://www.un.org/africarenewal/magazine/august-november-2018/strengthening-bonds-sahel
- Turning dry Sahel into land of opportunity (Africa Renewal, August – November 2018):
https://www.un.org/africarenewal/sahel/magazine/august-november-2017/turning-dry-sahel-land-opportunity - The Sahel (Africa Renewal, December 2013): http://www.un.org/africarenewal/magazine/december-2013
- Is democracy under threat in West Africa? Coups in Mali and Guinea-Bissau, democratic defence in Senegal / by Lansana Gberie (Africa Renewal, August 2012): https://www.un.org/africarenewal/magazine/august-2012/democracy-under-threat-west-africa
- Northern Mali’s ‘city of saints’ suffers rebel fury: Destruction of Timbuktu mausoleums is “repugnant,” says UN / by Jocelyne Sambira (Africa Renewal, August 2012): https://www.un.org/africarenewal/magazine/august-2012/northern-mali%E2%80%99s-%E2%80%98city-saints%E2%80%99-suffers-rebel-fury
Further Information
- International Commission of Inquiry for Mali (January 2018 – June 2020)
https://www.un.org/en/our-work/commission-of-inquiry-for-mali - Service and Sacrifice: Chadian peacekeepers on a UN mission for peace in Mali (UN News Centre, 24 January 2018): https://peacekeeping.un.org/en/service-and-sacrifice-chadian-peacekeepers-un-mission-peace-mali
- FEATURE SERIES: Mali and the UN Peacebuilding Fund (UN News Centre, 8 August 2016): https://news.un.org/en/story/2016/08/536252-feature-series-mali-and-un-peacebuilding-fund
- INTERVIEW: Conversation with top UN official on security and peace efforts in Mali (UN News Centre, 29 June 2016): https://www.un.org/africarenewal/news/interview-conversation-top-un-official-security-and-peace-efforts-mali
Non-UN Sources
- African Union – Mali
http://www.peaceau.org/en/resource/104-conflict-mali - Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
http://www.ecowas.int/ - Security Council Report
- Mali: https://www.securitycouncilreport.org/mali/
- UNOWAS (West Africa and the Sahel): https://www.securitycouncilreport.org/unowas-west-africa-and-the-sahel/
- EUTM Mali (European Union Training Mission Mali)
https://eutmmali.eu/
- International High Level Conference on the Sahel, 23 February 2018, Brussels:
https://newsroom.consilium.europa.eu/events/international-high-level-conference-on-the-sahel
not an official document – for information only
https://unric.org/en/unric-library-backgrounder-mali/