World Powers Back UN Force In Mali -- Al Jazeera
Regional powers and representatives from world bodies discuss stabilisation and reconstruction at Brussels conference.
African and other world powers have thrown their support behind a proposal that would see the United Nations deploy a peacekeeping force to Mali, taking over responsibilities from a similar African force.
Top of the agenda of Tuesday's EU-hosted meeting of the Mali Support Group in Brussels was how to ensure lasting security by supporting democracy, economic development and human rights in one of the world's poorest countries.
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Chadian Forces Move to Secure Mali's Kidal -- Voice of America
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Support grows for U.N. force in Mali -- Reuters
International officials consider using UN force to stabilize Mali during political transition -- Washington Post/AP
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