Gerard Araud

Gerard Araud

• UN extends peacekeeping force in Western Sahara

  The U.N. Security Council voted unanimously Thursday to keep a U.N. peacekeeping force in Western Sahara for another year, but without a mandate to ... 

• UN approves peacekeeping force for Mali

  The Security Council unanimously approved a new U.N. peacekeeping force for Mali on Thursday to help restore democracy and stabilize the northern half ... 

• UN authorizes intervention force for Congo

  The U.N. Security Council authorized a new "intervention brigade" for Congo on Thursday with an unprecedented mandate to take military action against ... 

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  Mali: French troops begin withdrawal from Timbuktu

  French troops began to withdraw from Timbuktu Thursday after securing the fabled city as they ramped up their mission in another northern Mali city, ... 

• France starts talks on UN peacekeepers for Mali

  France asked the Security Council to consider establishing a U.N. peacekeeping operation in Mali on Wednesday, a move that reinforced its plan to send ... 

• AP Interview: UN chief says Mali getting more help

  Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said Friday that France, Senegal and Nigeria have responded to an appeal from Mali's president for help to counter an ... 

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  Mali seeks French help against extremists

  Mali's president asked France for help Thursday to counter an offensive by extremist and terrorist groups who control the northern half of the country ... 

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  C. African Republic leader fires son from post

  Facing an insurgency by a new rebel coalition, the president of Central African Republic consolidated military power under his control Thursday after ... 

• Mali militants seek peace after UN backs force

  The al-Qaida-linked group that controls much of northern Mali and other rebels agreed Friday to cease hostilities in the areas they control, a day ... 

• Malians express dismay at intervention timeframe

  Malians living under the grip of al-Qaida-linked militants expressed dismay Friday that it could be nearly a year before a regional military ... 

• UN OKs military action to oust al-Qaida in Mali

  The U.N. Security Council on Thursday authorized military action to wrest northern Mali from the control of al-Qaida-linked extremists but demanded ...