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Change of Command at EUTM Mali

Belgian General Peter Devogelaere takes command of EUTM Mali(Credit: EUTM Mali)

(BRUSSELS2) The Koulikoro camp witnessed, on Monday 19 December, the change of command between Belgian Brigadier General Eric Harvent and his successor, his compatriot Peter Devogelaere.

The European Malian Army Training Mission (EUTM Mali) under Belgian command since on July 3, 2016, will remain so for another six months. The Belgian contingent, maintained at 175 people, makes it the main external operation (OPEX) of the Belgian army.

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Leonor Hubaut

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