This context could jeopardize the safe transit of personnel and assets of the organization that are among the troop-contributing countries, a statement published here warned.
At the same time, it increases the risk to the air operations carried out by the mission to protect its reduction and enable its withdrawal, which is scheduled to be completed with the authorities of this African country in December this year.
The United Nations reiterated its determination to complete the departure within this deadline, but at the same time warned that its logistics convoys will not be allowed to leave the Gao area since September 24 to recover their equipment currently located in Aguelhok, Tessalit and Kidal .
This could have a negative impact on the mission’s ability to meet the established schedule, the text continues.
Rising tensions in northern Mali increase the likelihood that Minusma will be forced to leave the country without being able to recover equipment, resulting in significant financial losses.
All parties are obliged to refrain from any action or statement that could jeopardize the safe and timely withdrawal of personnel and their equipment, he added.
In this context, the United Nations called for compliance with Security Council Resolution 2690, which calls on the Transitional Government of Mali to cooperate fully with the United Nations in the reduction, withdrawal and liquidation of Minusma in an orderly and safe manner.
He also called on the authorities to fully comply with all provisions of the Status of Forces Agreement until the final element of the mission is withdrawn.
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