UN General Assembly
2021

The new situation created by the end of Operation Barkhane has presented Mali with a fait accompli and effectively abandoned it in mid-stream, prompting us to explore ways to ensure better security independently, together with other partners, so as to fill the void that will inevitably result from the closure of a number of Barkhane sites in the northern part of Mali. The situation should also encourage the United Nations to adopt a more offensive posture on the ground from now on.