"The protection of civilians should be at the center of every action taken in Mali, however we remain cautious and wait to see how the UN peacekeeping force will proceed to protect civilians. Surveys conducted among displaced populations in northern and central Mali have showed that military operations have forced people to flee. MINUSMA is one of the most targeted forces in Mali by arm attacks and each of its deployment on the field results in limited access for humanitarians. While it is critical for the UN Security Council to address the protection of civilians from violence in central Mali, inter-communal violence requires more than a military strategy and the international community must increase it efforts over inclusive dialogue, social cohesion and peaceful resolution of the conflicts."
