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Mali: UN Mission Begins Departure from Kidal Camp

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According to several sources within the mission, the United Nations mission in Mali is currently in the process of leaving its camp in Kidal, located in the north of the country. Kidal is a strategically important city and a major focal point in the ongoing battle between the central government and separatist armed groups who […]
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UN Security Council extends UN mission in South Sudan for one additional year

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The UN Security Council has renewed for one year the UN mission in South Sudan where close to 20,000 forces have been stationed. Thirteen out fifteen members voted Wednesday in favor of the resolution that extends the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) until 15 March 2024. China and Russia abstained. According to a UN […]
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Sahara: UN Wants an Operational MINURSO Within Four Months

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The UN Security Council debated on Wednesday a draft resolution tabled by the United States that urges the UN Chief and Morocco to ensure that the MINURSO becomes fully operational within four months. The Draft called the UN Chief Ban Ki-Moon to find agreement with Rabat to allow the return of the civilian component of […]