The United Nations Security Council has unanimously adopted a resolution to extend peacekeeping mission in Mali.
The council also discussed addressing the escalating violence in the centre of the country.
Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Francois Delattre said the Resolution 2480 also addresses the degrading situation in the center of Mali.
It calls upon the Malian authorities to immediately develop a comprehensive strategy to end the violence there and ensure the return of the State.
The resolution encourages MINUSMA to strengthen its actions in this zone, which is now elevated to the second strategic category.
A feud between ethnic Dogon and Fulani communities have already led to the deaths of hundreds of civilians. The Council also urged the UN peacekeeping force in Mali to strengthen its actions in the zone, which has now been elevated to second strategic category.
