Bangladeshi Blue Helmets deployed with the United Nations peacekeeping operation in Mali are traveling to remote parts of the country to provide critical medical assistance to individuals in need. This benefits Malians living in communities where access to basic services is scarce. The interaction between peacekeepers and the people they serve is part of the UN’s larger mission to bring lasting stability to Mali.
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