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New York: Security in Mali has become critical, with unprecedented incidents of communal violence and increasingly more deadly terror attacks, reported a UN human rights expert on Monday, following a 10-day visit to the country. more
UN warns of spike in grave violations against children in Mali as ‘the new normal’

New York: Voicing great concern over a sharp increase in the killing and maiming of children in Mali due to ongoing fighting and instability, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and par ...

Mali: Any dispute over key Sunday vote must be resolved peacefully, says UN envoy

New York: With key presidential elections in Mali just two days away, the top United Nations official there on Friday stressed that candidates must accept the results and ensure that the ...

Mali: $263 million sought to assist most vulnerable with humanitarian support, says UN relief official

New York, Feb 16 (JEN): Aid agencies in Mali have launched the 2018 Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP ), asking for $263 million to provide humanitarian assistance to the most vulnerable pe ...

Mali: UNICEF condemns withdrawal of children from schools in Kidal

New York, Apr 27 (Just Earth News/IBNS):In the wake of the violent protests on 18 and 19 April in Kidal, northern Mali, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is warning that the even ...

Mali: UN alarmed at release of human rights abusers

New York, Aug 12 (JEN): The United Nations human rights office expressed deep concern over the reported release of detainees in Mali suspected of involvement in, or formally charged with, se ...

Mali: UN reports Timbuktu heritage sites rebuilt amid ongoing violence

New York, Jul 21 (JEN): The United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) praised the people of Timbuktu for reconstructing cultural heritage sites destroyed by arm ...