Written question asked by Lord Alton of Liverpool (Crossbench) on Monday, 16 March 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 30 March 2026. It was answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington (Labour) on Thursday, 2 April 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
Mali: Armed Conflict
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of reports of continuing military violence in Mali; and what representations they have made to the government of Mali and international partners, including the UN Office for West Africa and the Sahel, regarding the protection of civilians and the prevention of war crimes.
- Answer
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The UK remains deeply concerned by the continuing violence in Mali and its impact on civilians. At the Human Rights High Level Week in Geneva on 26 February, the Minister for Multilateral and Human Rights met Mali's Minister for Justice and reiterated the importance of respecting human rights.
This year, the UK provided £173 million to support programmes across the Sahel, including for the promotion of conflict prevention and stability, and £37 million to support programmes in Mali, including a project to provide training in International Humanitarian Law to the Malian Directorate of Military Justice.
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- HL15564
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- 2024-26
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- Armed conflict Mali
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