Mali's military-led government said on Thursday it was temporarily suspending troop rotations by the U.N. peacekeeping mission MINUSMA, days after arresting 49 soldiers from Ivory Coast who it said had arrived in the country without permission.
Mali's ruling junta, which seized power in an August 2020 coup, has repeatedly butted heads with many of its traditional partners following sanctions and condemnation over election delays and its security cooperation with Russian mercenaries.
The United Nations called for an "urgent settlement" after the suspension was announced and said it was ready for immediate discussions to resolve the matter. The Ivorian troops were arrested after arriving on Sunday at the capital Bamako's international airport. Mali's junta said the soldiers would be considered mercenaries and charged as such.Ivory Coast says the soldiers were deployed as part of a security and logistics support contract signed with the mission in 2019 and that they were the eighth rotation sent to Mali under the convention.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
Montas will return to Athletics’ rotation after All-Star break: reportMontas, the A’s biggest trade chip, missed his last start with shoulder tightness.
Consulte Mais informação »
Europe ending cooperation with Russia on life-hunting Mars roverThe suspension has been upgraded to a termination.
Consulte Mais informação »
China's proposed Venus mission would investigate the planet's atmosphere and geologyVOICE is one of 13 candidate missions.
Consulte Mais informação »
NASA Delivers First Batch of Images From James Webb Space TelescopeThe most sophisticated and ambitious space telescope ever built has finally started its science mission.
Consulte Mais informação »
NJ Transit rail service resumes after suspension in and out of Penn Station in New York CityNJ Transit rail service in and out of New York Penn Station is resuming with delays after an earlier suspension due to overhead wire issues.
Consulte Mais informação »