News - Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/mali/news/?xtor=RSS-1 en Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/local/cache-vignettes/L144xH72/visuel_defaut_une_fd-44916-890bc.jpg?1702480409 https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr?xtor=RSS-1 Mali / UN – France commends MINUSMA's role in Mali over the past 10 years (3 Jan. 2024) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/mali/news/article/mali-un-france-commends-minusma-s-role-in-mali-over-the-past-10-years-3-jan?xtor=RSS-1 The United Nations peacekeeping mission in Mali (MINUSMA) completed its withdrawal from that country on December 31. That withdrawal occurred at the request of Mali's transition government, in accordance with Security Council Resolution 2690, adopted on June 30, 2023. Mali's cooperation remains essential to ensuring the security of UN personnel still on the ground to oversee the transportation of equipment. Over the past 10 years, MINUSMA has made a significant contribution to the country's (…) 2024-01-04 08:14:45 55659_277121 Mali - Attack on MINUSMA in the Timbuktu region (09.06.2023) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/mali/news/article/mali-attack-on-minusma-in-the-timbuktu-region-09-06-2023?xtor=RSS-1 France condemns in the strongest possible terms the June 9th attack on a patrol by the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) near the town of Ber, in the Timbuktu region, which left one peacekeeper from Burkina Faso dead and four others seriously wounded. France deplores the increased attacks against MINUSMA and obstacles to its free movement. France offers its condolences to the loved ones of the dead peacekeeper and to the authorities of (…) 2023-06-12 16:27:16 55659_273763 Mali - Q&A from the press briefing (17.05.23) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/mali/news/article/mali-q-a-from-the-press-briefing-17-05-23?xtor=RSS-1 Q : What is the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' reaction to the investigation into the Olivier Dubois case conducted by several French media organizations? That investigation showed that Operation Barkhane allegedly tried to use the journalist without his knowledge to locate a jihadist leader and did nothing to prevent his kidnapping. What role did the French Embassy in Mali play in this case? What were its connections with Operation Barkhane with regard to Olivier Dubois's planned interview of (…) 2023-05-17 17:43:52 55659_273340 Mali – Expulsion of the director of MINUSMA's human rights section (Feb. 6, 2023) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/mali/news/article/mali-expulsion-of-the-director-of-minusma-s-human-rights-section-feb-6-2023?xtor=RSS-1 France strongly condemns the Malian junta's decision to expel Guillaume Ngefa, director of MINUSMA's human rights section. We commend MINUSMA's work and dedication and its human rights section, which provided updated reports on the serious violations of human rights and international humanitarian law suffered by the Malian people, for which terrorist groups and Russian Wagner mercenaries are specifically responsible. In its latest strategic review, the UN Security Council and the UN (…) 2023-02-07 10:53:50 55659_271226 Mali / Côte d'Ivoire – France welcomes the release of 46 Ivorian soldiers (9 Jan. 2023) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/mali/news/article/mali-cote-d-ivoire-france-welcomes-the-release-of-46-ivorian-soldiers-9-jan?xtor=RSS-1 France welcomes the release of 46 Ivorian soldiers on January 7. They had been held in Mali since July 10, 2022. We applaud the efforts by ECOWAS and Togo to broker a dialogue, which led to this positive outcome. 2023-01-09 15:22:28 55659_270818 Mali - Q&A (22 Nov. 22) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/mali/news/article/mali-q-a-22-nov-22?xtor=RSS-1 Q: What is your response to the Malian authorities' decision to ban activities by NGOs that receive French funding? A:We take note of and regret the decision by the Malian transition authorities “to ban, with immediate effect, all activities carried out by NGOs operating in Mali with funding or material or technical support from France, including in the humanitarian field” – a decision taken, unfortunately, at the expense of the Malian people. France applauds the essential work carried out by (…) 2022-11-22 18:46:41 55659_269931 Mali – Suspension of Official Development Assistance (16 Nov. 2022) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/mali/news/article/mali-suspension-of-official-development-assistance-16-nov-2022?xtor=RSS-1 In light of the attitude of the Malian junta, which has allied itself with the Wagner military company, we believe that conditions are no longer in place for us to continue our Official Development Assistance projects in Mali, and that the risks of misappropriation are too high. We are, however, maintaining our emergency aid and humanitarian efforts. 2022-11-18 17:11:40 55659_269870 Mali - Olivier Dubois' situation (22 Aug. 22) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/mali/news/article/mali-olivier-dubois-situation-22-aug-22?xtor=RSS-1 It has been over 500 days since Olivier Dubois was kidnapped by a jihadist group in Mali. As the minister recalled in her interview with Libération on August 5, every effort is being made to secure the release of our fellow countryman. The withdrawal of Operation Barkhane from Mali has in no way diminished France's efforts. The French president clearly stated as much in his communiqué on Monday, August 15. Since the day of the kidnapping, the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs has done (…) 2022-08-23 08:39:07 55659_268333 Situation of Olivier Dubois - Q&A (19 Aug. 22) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/mali/news/article/situation-of-olivier-dubois-q-a-19-aug-22?xtor=RSS-1 Sunday will mark journalist Olivier Dubois's 500th day of captivity in Mali. What impact might the end of Operation Barkhane have on his situation? How can you assure us that everything is being done to obtain his release? Can we hope for his release in the near future? The withdrawal of Barkhane forces from Mali in no way diminishes France's commitment to obtain Olivier Dubois's release. The French President's Office stated this clearly in its press release of August 15. As Minister for (…) 2022-08-19 16:02:18 55659_268320 Mali – France condemns massacres of civilians in the Bankass circle (21 Jun. 2022) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/mali/news/article/mali-france-condemns-massacres-of-civilians-in-the-bankass-circle-21-jun-2022?xtor=RSS-1 France condemns in the strongest possible terms the massacres of civilians in the Bankass circle during the night of June 18, which left more than a hundred civilians dead and many wounded. France offers its sincere condolences to the victims' families and the people of Mali. France is deeply concerned by the deterioration of the security and humanitarian situation in Mali, reflected by intensified attacks on civilians in recent (…) 2022-06-21 18:20:25 55659_267374