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Presidential Memorandum

Certification Concerning U.S. Participation in the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali Consistent With Section 2005 of the American Servicemembers' Protection Act

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In simple terms

This presidential memorandum certifies that U.S. Armed Forces participating in the UN peacekeeping mission in Mali are protected from International Criminal Court jurisdiction because Mali has an Article 98 agreement with the U.S. This is a required certification under the American Servicemembers' Protection Act to allow U.S. participation in UN peacekeeping operations.

Federal Register Open PDF 79 FR 8079

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 79 FR 8079

    Federal Register PDF

  3. Publish determination in Federal Register

Key directives

  • Certify U.S. Armed Forces in UN Mali mission are without risk of ICC criminal prosecution or jurisdiction
  • Direct Secretary of State to publish determination in Federal Register

Who is ordered

What to expect

Immediate

  • Certification takes effect enabling U.S. participation in UN Mali mission
  • Secretary of State directed to publish in Federal Register

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Relies on Mali's Article 98 agreement status remaining valid; political instability in Mali could affect this
  • Narrow technical certification with limited precedent-setting scope
Presidential Memorandum: Certification Concerning U.S. Participation in the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali Consistent With Section 2005 of the American Servicemembers' Protection Act · Executive Orders