Meeting 8547 was convened by the United Nations Security Council in order to discuss the current situation in Mali. In particular, the council considered the political crisis facing the African nation, and discussed the June 9th massacre that took place in the central-Mali village of Sobanou-Kou, resulting in the deaths of at least 95 individuals.
Statements were made by the representatives of the member states of the council, all of which began with condolences to the government and people of Mali for the recent atrocities in their country. Member nations unanimously agreed that the perpetrators of the horrific acts needed to be brought to justice.
Representatives also discussed the status of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), and heard comments from Annadif Khatir Mahamat Saleh, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Mali and Head of MINUSMA. The importance of the continued efforts of MINUSMA in stabilizing the situation in Mali was emphasized by all member states, all of which agreed that it would be best to extend the mandate of the mission. Nonetheless, it was underscored that the mission could not serve as a permanent solution to the crisis, and many representatives outlined steps that needed to be taken in order to move towards an enduring peace.
Meeting: Meeting 8547
Date/Location: June 12, 2019; 15:00-18:00; Security Council Chamber, United Nations Headquarters, New York, NY
Speakers:
- President of the United Nations Security Council, Representative of Kuwait to the UNSC;
- Annadif Khatir Mahamat Saleh, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Mali and Head of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali;
- H.E. Tiebile Drame, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Mali;
- Representative of France to the United Nations Security Council;
- Representative of the United States to the United Nations Security Council;
- Representative of the Russian Federation to the United Nations Security Council;
- Representative of Poland to the United Nations Security Council;
- Representative of South Africa to the United Nations Security Council;
- Representative of the United Kingdom to the United Nations Security Council;
- Representative of Côte d’Ivoire to the United Nations Security Council;
- Representative of China to the United Nations Security Council;
- Representative of Germany to the United Nations Security Council;
- Representative of Indonesia to the United Nations Security Council;
- Representative of Equatorial Guinea to the United Nations Security Council;
- Representative of the Dominican Republic to the United Nations Security Council;
- Representative of Belgium to the United Nations Security Council;
- Representative of Peru to the United Nations Security Council;
Written by: WIT Representative Jenifer Miller
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