Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government what losses have been sustained due to attacks on United Nations protection forces and international agencies during their withdrawal from Mali; and what effect the withdrawal has had on UK personnel and projects, including those of non-government organisations.

The UK condemns attacks against UN and international personnel in Mali and calls on all parties to help facilitate MINUSMA's (United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali) safe withdrawal. The final UN convoy departing Kidal suffered six IED (Improvised explosive device) incidents, injuring 37 peacekeepers. Due to deteriorating security and logistical constraints, the UN was forced to undertake accelerated withdrawals from some bases, resulting in the loss of equipment. Security in Mali has deteriorated over the past months and it is clear that the presence of Wagner Group is not in the interests of stability. The UK is working closely with partners in Mali to monitor security and adapt operations.