In Pictures: 28 days outside the wire in Mali
More than 300 British peacekeepers recently patrolled local towns and villages. Here’s what that looked like…
May 6, 2021
Boots on the ground is key to this operation.
The patrol helped the peacekeepers understand the problems and security concerns within local areas.
Their presence also helped to reassure the local population that the United Nations is here to help. Finally, it will deter any terrorist activity.
The Long-Range Reconnaissance Group (LRRG) is part of the UN Peacekeeping mission in Mali, MINUSMA.