(MENAFN- Qatar News Agency) W york june 26 (qna) - the security council on wednesday extended the mandates of united nations peacekeeping forces in mali.
expressing its ongoing concern over the fragile security situation in the north of mali and the continuing activities in the sahel region of terrorist organizations the council extended for one year the mandate of the un multidimensional integrated stabilization mission (minusma) through 30 june 2015. it maintained the mission's mandate of stabilizing security and protecting civilians; supporting national political dialogue and reconciliation; and providing support to state authority.
among its specific tasks the council urges the mission to expand its presence "in the north of mali beyond key populations centres" notably in areas in the where civilians are at risk. (qna)
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