H.E. Mr. Mouhamed Khouraichi NIASS, Secretary General of the Parliamentary Union of the OIC Member States, expressed his strong condemnation of the terrorist attacks in Mali last week, which resulted in the death of (25) Malian soldiers within the Sahel Joint Forces Group and the disappearance of dozens in two separate attacks in the two regions “Boulikessi” and “Mondoro”, located near the border with Burkina Faso."

Later, a UN soldier was killed and five soldiers were wounded in two attacks in the country's eastern and central parts, the UN mission in Mali said.

Condemning these acts of terrorism, the PUIC reiterates its support for the Mali state in its fight against terrorism, and its endeavor, with regional and international support, to ensure the stability of the country and to remove dangers away from it.

8 October 2019