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Michael Fitzpatrick

Côte d'Ivoire to pull peacekeepers out of Mali by August 2023

The MINUSMA peacekeeping mission in Mali is one of the most dangerous UN operations. AFP/File

The authorities in Côte d'Ivoire have announced a gradual withdrawal of Ivorian troops from the United Nations peacekeeping force in Mali. The last Ivorian soldiers will leave by August 2023.

"By order of the government of Côte d'Ivoire, the permanent mission confirms the progressive withdrawal of Ivorian military personnel and police deployed with MINUSMA," according to an official letter sent to the UN force.

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