UN Terminates MINUSMA Mandate at Mali Junta's Demand

UNSC Resolution 2690 unanimously terminates MINUSMA's mandate with a December 31, 2023 withdrawal deadline, just over 10 years after establishment. Mali's junta had formally demanded termination on June 16, accusing MINUSMA of failing to improve security and sharing intelligence with France. Russia and China use their Security Council roles to limit accountability mechanisms.