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Independent inquiry concludes probe on violent protest before UN camp in Mali

Xinhua, April 1, 2015 Adjust font size:

The independent inquiry launched by the United Nations has wrapped up its probe into a violent protest before a UN camp in Mali two months ago, a UN spokesperson said Tuesday.

The experts conducting the inquiry has submitted the report on the facts surrounding the violent demonstration that took place in front of the UN Stabilization Mission in Mali's (MINUSMA) Regional Headquarters in Gao, Mali, Farhan Haq told a regular press briefing here.

"The report is being examined by the Departments of Peacekeeping Operations and Field Support and the main findings are expected to be published soon," Haq added.

The violence erupted on Jan. 27 in Gao, northern Mali when protesters gathered outside the headquarters of the MINUSMA. Three people were killed and at least seven others were injured when thousands of protesters tried to break into the UN mission's camp.

It is believed that the protesters were angry about a plan to create a security zone that would force pro-government militia to disarm.

In February, the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon appointed three experts to conduct an investigation into the incident.

MINUSMA was established in 2013 by a UN Security Council resolution to support the political process and carry out security- related stabilization tasks in the country. The peacekeeping force comprises over 9,800 military personnel and police as of the end of February. Endite