Pulling out of Mali in July could leave UN in ‘lurch,’ says peacekeeping expert

Various scenarios are being explored to ensure the UN’s Mali mission has ‘continued support’ after Canada leaves, says Global Affairs.
Two CH-146 Griffon helicopters fly over Mali on Oct. 10. Canada has deployed three Chinook and five Griffon helicopters to aid a peacekeeping mission in Mali.
With the federal government doubling down on its commitment to leave the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Mali next summer, a Canadian peacekeeping observer says Canada is undermining the UN by withdrawing from its post in Mali before a replacement is deployed. Since the beginning of August, ...

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