Barchan. Tessalit base transferred to local Malian forces
(B2) The restructuring of the Barkhane force decided by the French president is continuing. A new step is taken on Saturday (November 13).
- After that of Kidal, the grip occupied by the Barkhane force in Tessalit was transferred on November 13 to the Malian Armed Forces (FAMa).
- The last French soldiers left the site on November 15.
A progressive and controlled process
According to the French Ministry of the Armed Forces, the transfer was " progressive, controlled and closely coordinated with the FAMa and MINUSMA, the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), of which a contingent of several hundred soldiers is permanently deployed in Tessalit.
Support the FAMa
For " share know-how "and allow the full consideration of the right-of-way by a reinforced company of the FAMa, the Malian and French units" trained together for several weeks ».
This is part of the " combat partnership which binds the French forces and the Malian forces (the FAMa). Different “ reinsurance procedures could be implemented, assures the French operations staff. This ensures that this adaptation of the French military system has been carried out " in very good conditions of dialogue with partner forces. She did not meet particular difficulties "...
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