The United Nations Security Council on Tuesday renewed Mali’s travel ban and asset freeze until August 31, 2023.
The ban was imposed through resolution 2374 (2017) against individuals and entities blocking the execution of the 2015 Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali.
“The situation in Mali continues to constitute a threat to international peace and security in the region,” the council said in the resolution.
Without exception of adopting resolution 2649, the 15-member council also lengthened the mandate of the Panel of Experts observing the implementation of the sanctions, as well as the request encouraging the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali to assist the panel until the same period.
By other terms, the Council welcomed the designation by Mali of a focal point in charge of communication with the Committee established pursuant to resolution 2374 (2017) and called for the swift and timely exchange of information.
The council asked the Panel of Experts to provide a midterm report no later than February 28, 2023, a final report no later than August 15, 2023 and periodic updates in between.