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Update on Mali Deployment
03 December 2020
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Ministry of Defence
At a Glance
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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