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UN PhotoThe Situation in Mali - Security Council, 9365th Meeting
Security Council Terminates Mandate of United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 2690 (2023).
Maintaining Peacekeepers without Consent Untenable, Says Council President.
The Security Council decided today to terminate the mandate of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) as of 30 June 2023, ceasing its operations, transferring its tasks and withdrawing its personnel by 31 December 2023.
Unanimously adopting resolution 2690 (2023) (to be issued as document S/RES/2690(2023)) and acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations, the Council called on the Malian transitional Government to cooperate fully with the United Nations during MINUSMA’s drawdown, withdrawal and liquidation. Such liquidation shall begin on 1 January 2024. It also requested that Government to fully respect the status-of-forces agreement until the departure of MINUSMA’s final element from Mali.
Among other provisions, the Council decided that, until 30 September 2023, MINUSMA is authorized to respond to imminent threats of violence to civilians and contribute to the safe civilian-led delivery of humanitarian assistance. It further decided that, until 31 December 2023, MINUSMA is authorized to fulfil certain other functions within its capabilities and area of operation, including providing security for United Nations personnel, facilities, convoys, installations and equipment.
In the ensuing discussion, Council members spoke with a unified voice to express support for the draft resolution, which directly responds to Mali’s request for MINUSMA’s prompt withdrawal. However, some delegates expressed regret that it was not possible to adopt a resolution allowing for a more prudent withdrawal timeline, and that the Mission’s mandate to protect civilians will be discontinued from October.
