The UN chief political official for Africa described Mali’s decision to withdraw from counter-terrorism forces in the region as regrettable, especially amid increased terrorist activity.
Deputy Secretary-General Martha Bobby told the United Nations Security Council that the ruling military junta in Mali this week’s decision to withdraw from force was “definitely a step back for the Sahel region.” It conducted operations without the involvement of its financial forces. ”
We still need to see the impact of Mali’s decision to withdraw from joint organizational power and regional dynamics, ”he added, adding that“ over the past five years, the international community, donors and partners have aggressively sought it. . Agree on the most effective response support mechanism. ” Collective security in the Sahel region.
“We need innovative strategies to deal with the ever-evolving tactics of terrorist groups whose influence continues to expand,” he said, “although all major players are aware that the attack is terrorists in the Sahel region are gradually posing a deadly threat to the international community. ” peace and security, The conflict of views still continues.
The force was created in 2014 from Mali and neighboring West African countries such as Niger, Mauritania, Burkina Faso and Chad to fight terrorism in the Sahel region, but suffered from financial and political problems from the beginning and the forces had not been deployed until then. 2017.
Source: AP
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