Talk:European Union Training Mission in Mali

regarding http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EUTM_Mali#Contributions_by_European_Union_member_states

well, I thing, that part of this article would work better as an chart.--87.123.35.106 (talk) 14:14, 27 May 2013 (UTC)

Present and Future of EUTM Mali

See http://www.ieee.es/en/Galerias/fichero/docs_opinion/2013/DIEEEO93-2013_EUTM_Mali_CastillaBarea_ENGLISH.pdf

Taking into account that the current Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) are not the main issue to be solved within the conflict, it is admitted that they were part of it and that they are part of the solution. Since 1960, and until the last rebellion and 2012 coup d’état, the difference between the military and the politics was permeable, within a divided social framework facing rebellions in the North. The military capabilities turned out to be insufficient to ensure the territorial integrity since the second rebellion in the 90s; the situation had not yet improved when the third one broke out in 2006, and neither in 2012. As a consequence, the authorities turned to the use of paramilitary unit as an option. In the past, the integration of former rebels into the FAMa was part of a negotiated disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) process. The way ex-combatants were integrated into the Army facilitated future rebellions. Some positive measures have been taken in relation with the normalization of the military. The reconciliation ceremony for the integration of the red and green berets, a way out for Sanogo’s influence, the closure of a Committee coming from the military Junta times, and the promotion of certain key Malian military against the last rebels are positive steps. Those measures are accompanied by a determined, legitimate and strong political leadership, which is paving the path to turn over the page, and focus on the re-foundation of the FAMa. The Malian authorities offer an open hand to continue the dialogue with those who sign the Ouagadougou Agreement regarding DDR aspects, and it could also be, up to a certain extent, the case about the ongoing reforms in the sector of security and defence.

The cohesion, the discipline and the culture of respect for human rights and for the civilian authorities are aspects to continue working on to improve the FAMa, while enhanccing the training in technical and tactical aspects, the command and control capabilities and the logistic support.

Furthermore, a better human resource management could be, in a certain way, another element to integrate ethnicities in the path for a long term solution for Mali. Military careers and promotions must be defined taking in account merit, predictability, equity, and justice. Counting on both pillars, advising and training, the EU can play an important role, provided the new Malian authorities request the assistance. In this context, now is the time to revise the future of EUTM Mali, an extension will be considered. EUTM, within the framework of the CSDP could be an example of mutual engagement between the EU and Mali in the medium to long term. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Yojc (talk • contribs) 19:36, 9 October 2013 (UTC)

References

Contributions by non-European Union member states

Non-EU state Ukraine will provide material and technical resources and services for strategic air transportation. Should this be mentioned in this Wiki-article? — Yulia Romero • Talk to me! 20:54, 15 January 2014 (UTC)

Necessity of changes in EUTM Mali articles

Good morning.

I am the Deputy Public Affairs Office from EUTM Mali.

I am trying to change/update the information that is in the wikipedia concerning this topic, but it is the third time the bot erases all what i have modified, and refers me to this page.

Is there any way of doing this, as i have to change the Spanish/English/French pages?

Regards. — Preceding unsigned comment added by DPAO EUTMMali (talk • contribs) 09:22, 14 February 2018 (UTC)