"JEAN-PIERRE LACROIX"

As Mali faces major security, human rights obstacles, stronger response needed to end terrorism, violent extremism in Sahel, peacekeeping chief tells Security Council.

Briefing by Stephane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

With a deteriorating security situation in central and northern Mali, the UN peacekeeping chief told the Security Council on Tuesday that Blue Helmets, the Malian Defence and Security Forces, continue to suffer “repeated attacks and significant losses, while several regions and large towns live under constant threat from armed groups.” UNIFEED

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned “in the strongest terms” an attack on peacekeepers in Mali in which four Chadian peacekeepers were killed and 34 others were injured, according to a spokesperson. UNIFEED

Briefing by Stephane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

Briefing by Stephane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

Briefing by Stephane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

Ahead of the third anniversary since Action for Peacekeeping (A4P) was launched by Secretary-General António Guterres, Peacekeeping Chief Jean-Pierre Lacroix said, “A4P is a comprehensive initiative. It’s about improving performance; it’s about improving the impact of peacekeeping; It’s about improving the safety and security of our peacekeepers, but it’s also the protection of the communities we serve.” UNIFEED

Briefing by Stephane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

Democratic gains in Central African Republic must be preserved by completing electoral process, peace operations chief Tells Security Council.