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300 UK troops have arrived in Mali to commence preparations in support of @UN_MINUSMA peacekeeping mission
The highly trained task force will conduct reconnaissance patrols to help the UN protect civilians
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/300-british-troops-deploy-to-mali-on-un-peacekeeping-mission
| @UNPeacekeeping
300 UK troops have arrived in Mali to commence preparations in support of @UN_MINUSMA peacekeeping mission
The highly trained task force will conduct reconnaissance patrols to help the UN protect civilians
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/300-british-troops-deploy-to-mali-on-un-peacekeeping-mission
| @UNPeacekeeping
OUR ROLE@LDLightCav @RAnglians @The_Black_Rats will provide a highly specialised reconnaissance capability
conducting patrols to gather intelligence engaging with local population to help @UN_MINUSMA respond to threats from violent extremism & weak governance
FACTS ABOUT #MINUSMA
The @UNPeacekeeping Mission in #Mali is made up of over 14,000 peacekeepers from 56 different countries and works to:
support peace efforts
encourage security sector reform
protect civilians
promote human rights
The @UNPeacekeeping Mission in #Mali is made up of over 14,000 peacekeepers from 56 different countries and works to:
support peace effortsencourage security sector reformprotect civilians promote human rights
About the Sahel:
One of Africa’s most fragile regions
Marked by chronic poverty, instability, gender inequality
Vulnerable to effects of climate change
Terrorist violence & conflict on the rise
is one of the largest donors here
In 2020 #UKaid gave $19 million to #Mali
One of Africa’s most fragile regionsMarked by chronic poverty, instability, gender inequalityVulnerable to effects of climate changeTerrorist violence & conflict on the riseis one of the largest donors hereIn 2020 #UKaid gave $19 million to #Mali
This deployment of UK troops is a demonstration of the importance we place on improving security in the Sahel by protecting local communities.
This links to our work on the UN Security Council to support political efforts to build sustainable, enduring long-term peace in #Mali.
This links to our work on the UN Security Council to support political efforts to build sustainable, enduring long-term peace in #Mali.
