Mali: U.N. OKs military intervention by African Union to eject al-Qaeda from the north

— Effective training of military and police units from Mali and AFISMA on their obligations under international human rights, humanitarian and refugee laws.

— The operational readiness of AFISMA including its leadership, equipment, adaptation to the climate and terrain, “and ability to conduct joint armed operations with logistical, air and ground fire support.”

— The efficiency of the chain of command of AFISMA including its interaction with Malian forces.

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