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India to send utility helicopter unit to UN peacekeeping mission in Mali
India will send a utility helicopter unit to the UN peacekeeping operations in Mali as several countries have withdrawn or announced plans to withdraw from the country, says a UN spokesperson
 "India to send utility helicopter unit to UN peacekeeping mission in Mali")
UN Security Council renews travel ban, asset freeze under Mali sanctions
"The situation in Mali continues to constitute a threat to international peace and security in the region," the Council said on Tuesday in the resolution
 "UN Security Council renews travel ban, asset freeze under Mali sanctions")
UN mission in Mali to investigate reports of mass civilian casualties: UN
The UN mission in Mali is investigating reports of civilians killed during clashes last week between government troops and militants, a UN spokesman said.
 "UN mission in Mali to investigate reports of mass civilian casualties: UN")
West African nations sever links with Mali over election delay
The fresh measures from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) represent a significant hardening of its stance towards Mali
 "West African nations sever links with Mali over election delay")
At least 31 people killed by terrorists' attack on bus in Mali: Report
At least 31 people have been killed and eight more injured as a result of terrorists' attack on a bus in Mali, a source told Sputnik.
 "At least 31 people killed by terrorists' attack on bus in Mali: Report")
Top US diplomat warns Russian company not to interfere in Mali situation
Blinken said he was speaking particularly of the Wagner Group, which has deployed mercenaries in Syria, the Central African Republic and Libya, drawing protests from the West and others.
 "Top US diplomat warns Russian company not to interfere in Mali situation")
UN calls for immediate release of Mali's civilian leaders by military
The U.N. Security Council on Wednesday strongly condemned the arrest and called for their immediate and unconditional release and the restoration of the civilian-led transition
 "UN calls for immediate release of Mali's civilian leaders by military")
Coup underway in Mali as president, PM and defense minister arrested
Military junta in Mali has arrested President Bah Ndaw, Prime Minister Moctar Ouane and Defence minister Souleymane Doucoure of the country's interim government following a cabinet reshuffle on Monday
 "Coup underway in Mali as president, PM and defense minister arrested")
Three UN peacekeepers killed, 6 wounded by attack in northern Mali
Three United Nations peacekeepers from Ivory Coast died and six more were wounded when their vehicle struck an improvised explosive device and they came under attack by unidentified gunmen in Mali
Two players from Austria's Salzburg fail doping tests after Mali game
Two players from Austrian champion Salzburg have failed doping tests after returning from international duty with Mali last month
 "Two players from Austria's Salzburg fail doping tests after Mali game")
French ground forces kill al-Qaida-linked commander in Mali: Military
A statement from the French defense minister said Moussa was in charge of training new jihadist recruits
 "French ground forces kill al-Qaida-linked commander in Mali: Military")
French military forces killed 50 Islamic extremists in Mali, say officials
Defense Minister Florence Parly tweeted Monday night that the French force in the region also confiscated weapons and equipment from the fighters in the operation last Friday
 "French military forces killed 50 Islamic extremists in Mali, say officials")
Mali President Ibrahim Keita quits a day after being detained by army
The coup capped weeks of protests demanding that he step down
 "Mali President Ibrahim Keita quits a day after being detained by army")
UN chief demands immediate and unconditional release of Mali President, PM
Antonio Guterres demanded "the immediate and unconditional release" of Mali President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita and Prime Minister Boubou Cisse after they were "arrested" by the mutiny leaders
Mali Prez resigns after reports of his arrest by mutiny troops surface
Malian President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita announced early that he is resigning from his post saying that he does not wish blood to be shed following a mutiny in the Bamako, Al Jazeera reported.
Mutinous soldiers surround Mali president's home, raising fears of coup
Mutinous soldiers surrounded the private residence of Mali's President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita on Tuesday, firing shots into the air
 "Mutinous soldiers surround Mali president's home, raising fears of coup")
Ogossagou massacre: Mali's PM Maiga resigns over surge in violence
The government had come under mounting pressure over its handling of violence in the restive Mopti region
 "Ogossagou massacre: Mali's PM Maiga resigns over surge in violence")
Suicide bomber attacks UN patrol near Timbuktu in Mali
According to the Swedish command, soldiers on patrol with the UN peacekeeping force were targeted last night by the bomber
 "Suicide bomber attacks UN patrol near Timbuktu in Mali")
Mali defence minister fired after jihadists seize town
Jihadist groups early last year began to carry out attacks in central Mali as well as the long-troubled north
Mali floods leave 14 dead in a month
Many buildings in Mali are poorly constructed using mud bricks, making them vulnerable to the heavy rains
