The United States was deeply saddened to learn of the violence in the Bandiagara and Gao regions this past weekend resulting in the deaths of more than 100 civilians. This news comes at a time when ongoing violence in Ménaka has also killed numerous civilians and displaced thousands more. The United States strongly condemns these indefensible acts ...
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By U.S. Mission Mali | 22 June, 2022 | Topics: Embassy | Tags: Central, Civilians, Killing, Mali, Northern, Statement
The United States applauds recent actions taken to protect Malian children from involvement in armed conflict. The agreement recently signed between Platform, a coalition of signatory movements, and the United Nations reflects well on the commitment to protect vulnerable children from being drawn into armed conflict and is evidence of the recognition that measures must ...
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By U.S. Mission Mali | 14 September, 2021 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: child, Mali, prevention, soldiers, Statement
JULY 19, 2021 STATEMENTS AND RELEASES Jill and I send our warmest greetings to those celebrating Eid al-Adha around the world. The Eid traditions and Hajj rituals of providing for those less fortunate in commemoration of Abraham and his son’s devotion to God carry a special meaning this year as we continue to navigate the ...
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By U.S. Mission Mali | 22 July, 2021 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases | Tags: Eid al-Adha, greetings, President Biden, Statement
The White House June 10, 2021
Statements and Releases 500 million life-saving vaccines to be delivered by June of next year, including 200 million to be delivered by the end of 2021 Donation will serve as the foundation for a coordinated effort by the world’s democracies to vaccinate people around the world Today, President Biden will announce ...
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By U.S. Mission Mali | 12 June, 2021 | Topics: Events, Exclude, News, President of the United States, Press Releases | Tags: COVID-19, President Biden, Statement
MAY 03, 2021 •
STATEMENTS AND RELEASES Thirty years ago today, in the face of constant pressure and violence, African journalists came together to issue the Windhoek Declaration, which asserted that, “[t]he establishment, maintenance and fostering of an independent, pluralistic and free press is essential to the development and maintenance of democracy in a nation, and for economic development.” ...
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By U.S. Mission Mali | 5 May, 2021 | Topics: Events, News, President of the United States | Tags: President Biden, press freedom, Statement
PRESS STATEMENT
ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE MAY 2, 2021 Share Tomorrow, the United States joins the international community in celebrating World Press Freedom Day. Information and knowledge are powerful tools, and a free and independent press is the core institution connecting publics to the information they need to advocate for themselves, make informed decisions, and hold governmental officials accountable. The ...
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By U.S. Mission Mali | 5 May, 2021 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: freedom, press, Statement, world
DAVID HALE, UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE FOR POLITICAL AFFAIRS MARCH 19, 2021 Let me start by joining others in expressing condolences for the loss of life in the recent horrific attacks in Mali and Niger. Secretary Blinken is in Alaska. He regrets he could not join you today and sends his best wishes. As Secretary Blinken said ...
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By U.S. Mission Mali | 23 March, 2021 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases | Tags: David Hales, Statement, Under Secretary
On July 26, President Trump signed an executive order to address the deteriorating security situation in Mali. Extremist groups are exploiting ethnic tensions and expanding their networks well outside Mali’s borders. The UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) has faced more violence and danger than any other peacekeeping mission in UN history. We ...
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By U.S. Mission Mali | 29 July, 2019 | Topics: News, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: press, Statement
Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC October 4, 2018 Today’s terrorist threats are more complex, fluid, and fast-moving than ever. Terrorist groups and networks such as al-Qa`ida, ISIS, and Iranian-supported terrorists continue to target us, our allies, and partners. We must combat these threats through a comprehensive and coordinated approach. Earlier ...
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By U.S. Mission Mali | 5 October, 2018 | Topics: News, President of the United States | Tags: anti-terrorism, président, Statement
The United States Embassy in Mali strongly condemns the terrorist attacks on Prime Minister Abdoulaye Idrissa Maiga’s delegation in the Timbuktu region, as well as the attacks against a MINUSMA convoy and civilians in the regions of Mopti and Gao. These vile and cowardly attacks cost the lives of a dozen people and wounded many ...
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By U.S. Mission Mali | 8 November, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Embassy | Tags: Statement
