UN Sanctions Regime Against Mali Blocked by Russia
The U.N. on Sept. 18 officially ended its sanctions regime against Mali, removing the eight people designated under the asset-blocking measures after Russia was the lone member to veto an extension of the sanctions for one year during an Aug. 30 meeting of the U.N. Security Council.
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Several countries objected to Russia’s decision, including Dennis Francis of Trinidad and Tobago, president of the U.N. General Assembly, who urged members to “recommit to negotiations towards peace and reconciliation in Mali.” Robert Wood, the U.S. alternate representative, said Russia sought to undermine the Security Council after it "exposed" Moscow's "destabilizing role in Mali and the region." Russia’s veto comes as the country and the Russian private military company Wagner Group work with Malian government officials on weapons deals and other activities (see 2306270056).