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<p>The Government continues to be concerned about the situation in Mali. We reiterate
our previous calls on the Government of Mali and the Plateforme and Coordination of
Movements of Azawad (CMA) to redouble their efforts and take the additional steps
needed for the immediate and full implementation of the 2015 Algiers Peace Agreement.
We welcome recent efforts to accelerate disarmament, demobilisation and reintegration
(DDR) efforts but underline the need for these efforts to accompanied by concurrent
political and institutional reform, as well as initiatives to promote the development
of northern Mali to improve the lives of ordinary people.</p><p>We are deeply concerned
by the large numbers of civilians that continue to be affected by terrorist attacks
and intercommunal clashes, particularly in the centre of Mali. We unequivocally condemn
recent attacks against security personnel and express our condolences to all those
who have been affected by violence. We have made clear that the security situation
should be addressed through a comprehensive approach to address underlying grievances
and avoid further deterioration. We encourage the Government of Mali to work with
all partners to help reduce violent conflict.</p>
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