The UN Security Council last week imposed individual sanctions against three leaders of armed groups accused of violating a 2015 peace accord in Mali. This is the first time the UN has targeted individuals since the adoption of a general sanctions regime in 2017.
UN sanction Malians contravening 2015 peace accord [The Morning Call]
The sanctions are targeted at three Malians, secretary general of the Coalition for the People of Azawad Mohamed Ousmane Ag Mohamedoune, Ahmoudou Ag Asriw of the Imghad Tuareg Self-Defense Group and Allies, and Mamadou Ag Rhissa, a businessman and member the High Council for Unity of Azawad.