Mali and the Malian Armed Forces remain at the heart of the EUTM Mission. The Mission’s area of operations has been expanded and now comprises the whole of Mali. Additionally, the Council also authorised the extension of EUTM Mali’s area of operations to provide military assistance to the G5 Sahel countries. In practical terms, to support the G5 Sahel countries, EUTM Mali will follow a gradual approach and engage in support outside of Mali as conditions and resources allow. Support for the operationalisation of the G5 Sahel Joint Force is not a new aspect of EUTM Mali’s mandate. However the broadening of its scope is new and will enable EUTM Mali to provide more effective support tailored to the G5 Sahel Joint Force’s needs
BAMAKO
The capital of Mali hosts the Mission Headquarters (MFHQ) and the Education and Advisory Task Force (EATF), a total deployment of about 135 people.
