Bamako Writes to UN Security Council Following Destruction of Malian Drone by Algerian Army, Calls it Deliberate Hostile Act

New York – The Republic of Mali has contacted the United Nations Security Council, through its Permanent Mission to the organization, regarding the incident involving the destruction of a drone belonging to its Armed and Security Forces. According to the letter dated April 7, 2025, bearing the reference N° 25-195-MPM/YHS-mk, the Transitional Government of Mali strongly condemns the destruction of the drone, which occurred on the night of March 31st to April 1st, 2025, in the Tinzaouatene area of the Kidal region, within Malian territory.

In its letter, the Government of Mali describes the incident as a “deliberate hostile act” perpetrated by the Algerian forces.

The Ambassador, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Mali to the United Nations, Issa Konfourou, requested in his letter addressed to the President of the Security Council, that the members of the Council and the public be informed of the present letter and its annexes as official documents of the Council.

This development comes amidst regional tensions, with Mali accusing Algeria of committing a hostile act on its territory. This formal communication from Bamako is expected to prompt discussion within the Security Council regarding the nature of the incident and its implications for security and stability in the Sahel region.