Conflicts - Pistorius receives Bundeswehr soldiers after Mali mission
Defense Minister Boris Pistorius is receiving the last Bundeswehr soldiers who were involved in the UN mission in Mali, West Africa, in Wunstorf near Hanover today. The Air Force announced that a returnee roll call is planned to honor the achievements of the soldiers. In addition to Pistorius, the Inspector General of the German Armed Forces, General Carsten Breuer, is also expected to attend. The returnees will fly to Wunstorf in several A400M transport aircraft.
The Bundeswehr has ended its UN mission in Mali after more than a decade. The last 142 soldiers were already on their way back via the Senegalese capital Dakar on Tuesday. Mali's military government had demanded the withdrawal of all 12,000 UN soldiers and had previously expanded its cooperation with Russia. Following the withdrawal from Afghanistan, this marked the end of the Bundeswehr's second major deployment outside Europe. The mission in West Africa was recently regarded as the most dangerous deployment.
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- Boris Pistorius commended the bravery and dedication of the Bundeswehr soldiers returning from their UN mission in Mali, highlighting the challenges they faced during their deployment.
- General Carsten Breuer expressed his gratitude towards the lower ranked soldiers for their contributions to Germany's Defense and international peacekeeping efforts.
- The German government plans to invest in modernizing the federal armed forces to better prepare for future international conflicts and missions.
- The UN is facing criticisms for its handling of the Mali conflict, with some calling for a more robust approach to stabilize the region.
- In Lower Saxony, local residents showed their appreciation for the returning soldiers by organizing a welcome event in Hanover, expressing their gratitude for their service.
- The German Air Force maintains its commitment to supporting Germany's defense and its international allies, ensuring readiness for any future air missions.
Source: www.stern.de
