Organisation of Islamic Cooperation
The Collective Voice of The Muslim World
Date: 02/01/2019
Following violent inter-communal clashes in Central Mali on Tuesday 1 January 2019, the Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Dr. Yousef bin Ahmed Al-Othaimeen, strongly condemned the attack that caused the death of at least 37 people.
The Secretary General expressed his deepest sympathy to the Government and people of Mali and conveyed his condolences to the bereaved families, wishing them forbearance and strength to overcome the loss.
Dr. A-Othaimeen reiterated the OIC’s full solidarity with the Malian authorities in their ongoing struggle against armed groups. He called upon Malian stakeholders and the international partners to intensify their support for the implementation of the Peace and Reconciliation Agreement in Mali, notably the Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration process, in order to achieve zreconciliation between the different communities of Mali.
