OTTAWA — The Canadian Forces’ peacekeeping mission in Mali is going to last a little longer than previously planned — but not as long as the United Nations hoped. Global Affairs Canada said Friday that operations will wind down after July 31 and gradually be restricted to only medical evacuations until Aug. 31. A small Canadian transition team will help Romania set up its operations, including the use of C-17 airplanes to help get troops and equipment into the country. “And this will allow for that gradual handover.”The six-year-old United Nations mission in Mali is trying to stabilize the country after a rebellion and a coup. Since Canadian troops arrived last July, they have done 10 medical evacuations, Global Affairs said.

Source: National Post June 14, 2019 18:45 UTC