House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Update on Mali Deployment
03 December 2020 · Ministry of Defence
Proposed by Ben Wallace Con Wyre and Preston North
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At a glance
Key points
- UK will deploy 300 personnel to MINUSMA in Mali by December 22, 2020
- First deployment includes 250 troops and 50 support staff
- Commitment is for three years with a review at the 18-month point
Issue summary
The statement provides an update on the UK's deployment of military personnel to MINUSMA in Mali.
Action requested
300 UK personnel will deploy to MINUSMA by December 22, with a three-year commitment and a review at the 18-month point. The first deployment includes 250 troops and 50 support staff, followed by subsequent rotations every six months.
Key facts
- 300 UK personnel will deploy to MINUSMA.
- Deployment begins in December 2020 with a three-year commitment.
- First contingent comprises 250 troops from the Light Dragoons and Royal Anglian Regiment plus 50 support staff.
- Subsequent rotations every six months, led by different regiments.
- Task force is under Lt Col Thomas Robinson's command.
- MINUSMA Force Commander is Lt Gen Dennis Gyllensporre (Sweden).
- Deployment complements UK commitments in Operation BARKHANE and supports regional stability.
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