Content_paragraphs:  Mission police continued to support the Malian security forces through training 
  
  on community-oriented policing, crime scene management and post -blast 
  
  investigations, forensics, and the prevention of sexual and gender-based violence. As 
  
  a result of restrictions imposed to curb the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) 
  
  pandemic, United Nations police launched online training courses for the benefit of 
  
  Malian security forces in the regions on topics including the use of intelligence in the 
  
  fight against terrorism. Further support was provided through construction projects 
  
  and other initiatives aimed at strengthening the presence of Malian security forces in 
  
  the regions with equipment and the establishment of secure facilities. 
  
   
  
   
  
   C. Small arms, light weapons and explosive threat mitigation