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First Minister’s message on Mali

The First Minister offers the following statement on the situation in Mali

“Our hearts go out to the people of Timbuktu affected by the instability in Mali."

"The Welsh Government has been pleased to support the link of Hay-on-Wye and Timbuktu since its establishment in 2007, with assistance to a number of projects from our Wales for Africa programme. I know that many in Hay-on-Wye have personal connections with Timbuktu and I share their deep concern for the people in their twinned town."

"Whilst visits to Timbuktu are not possible at this time, the Welsh Government is committed to supporting the work of Timbuktu linked groups in Hay-on-Wye, and their efforts to continue the meaningful projects they have started.”

Further Information

The following external news links provide further information on the current situation in Mali:

BBC News Africa - "Life in Timbuktu under Islamist rule"

Jump 4 Timbuktu - Update on the Jump4Timbuktu appeal