U.N. peacekeeping mission in Mali to end on June 30 French draft resolution

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[1/3] UN peacekeepers stand guard in the northern town of Kouroume, Mali, May 13, 2015. Kourome is 18 km (11 miles) south of Timbuktu. REUTERS/Adama Diarra/File Photo Summary Withdrawal ends a ten year mission in Mali Mali still facing deep security challenges Plan eyes transition period of 6 months until Dec 31 NAIROBI/DAKAR, June 27 (Reuters) - The United Nations plans to end its decade-long peacekeeping mission in Mali on June 30 and will withdraw all personnel within six months, according to a draft Security Council resolution proposed by France and seen by Reuters. The withdrawal of the 13,000-strong mission,...