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Medal, Post 1945, Peacekeeping, United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), 2013 - 2023

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The United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) was established by Security Council resolution 2100 of 25 April 2013 to support political processes in that country and carry out a number of security-related tasks. The Mission was asked to support the transitional authorities of Mali in the stabilization of the country and implementation of the transitional roadmap. Operation Orenda was the Australian Defence Force contribution to the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilisation Mission and ceased on 31 December 2023.

Historical information

By unanimously adopting resolution 2164 of 25 June 2014, the Council further decided that the Mission should focus on duties, such as ensuring security, stabilization and protection of civilians; supporting national political dialogue and reconciliation; and assisting the reestablishment of State authority, the rebuilding of the security sector, and the promotion and protection of human rights in that country.

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Registration number

cwa-org-32-54-755

Inscriptions and markings

Each United Nations medal is identical in design, with a unique ribbon to identify the specific mission. The MINUSMA ribbon is UN blue on the edges, with a wide central band royal blue flanked on the left with thin stripes of green, gold, and red, representing Mali’s national colours, and on the right with a stripe of sand colour. Qualifying time for the medal is 90 days of service in the Mission.

Contextual Information

National Peacekeepers' Day: On 14 September each year, Australia observes National Peacekeeper’s Day, the anniversary of Australia becaming the world's first peacekeepers to deploy into the field, in the Netherlands East Indies in 1947.

International Day of UN Peacekeepers: 29 May is a day of commemoration and acknowledgement of all military, police and civilian personnel who have served as peacekeepers with the UN. Since UN peacekeeping began, more than 4,000 peacekeepers from many countries have lost their lives while performing their duties under the UN flag.

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