MINUSMA

MINUSMA, the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali, is a UN peacekeeping operation established in 2013 by Security Council resolution to stabilize Mali after the 2012 Tuareg rebellion and military coups. It is tasked with supporting political stabilization, protecting civilians, and helping to reestablish state authority.

The mandate is multidimensional and renewed by the Security Council. It includes protecting civilians and UN personnel and facilities; supporting the political process and elections; assisting in the stabilization of regions affected by conflict; promoting human rights and the rule of law; facilitating humanitarian access; and assisting with security sector reform and capacity-building for Malian institutions. The mission also conducts monitoring and reporting on human rights abuses.

MINUSMA operates across Mali with a composition of military personnel, police, civilian staff, and international and local partners. It works with Malian authorities, regional and international actors, and non-governmental organizations to implement its objectives, including patrols, observation, logistics support, and civilian protection measures. The mission coordinates with other international efforts in the Sahel to share information and support stabilization.

The mission has faced ongoing attacks and casualties in a volatile security environment, and its operations and footprint have been adjusted in response to security developments and political actions by Mali's authorities. Security Council resolutions renew the mandate periodically, and MINUSMA remains active while adapting to evolving political and security conditions. Funding is provided through UN assessed contributions, and the mission is overseen by the UN Department of Peace Operations.