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UN supports stronger Mali peace mission

By AFP
Mali More than 12,000 soldiers are stationed in Mali as part of the UN's MINUSMA peacekeeping misson.  By Alou Sissoko AFPFile
JUN 29, 2016 LISTEN
More than 12,000 soldiers are stationed in Mali as part of the UN's MINUSMA peacekeeping misson. By Alou Sissoko (AFP/File)

United Nations (United States) (AFP) - The UN Security Council on Wednesday decided to strengthen peacekeeping operations in Mali following a spate of attacks targeting blue helmets serving in the UN's deadliest mission.

The 15-member council unanimously backed a French-drafted resolution that provides for 2,500 extra troops and police to be deployed, along with modern equipment and quick-reaction forces.

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