Czech Army to end participation in EU Mali mission by end of 2022

The Czech Army will end its participation in the EUTM mission in the African state of Mali, the Czech News Agency reported on Wednesday. Czechia is currently in command of the EU force made up of 700 service members from 25 countries, with Brigadier General Radek Hasala having taken over command from his Austrian counterpart Christian Riener in June for half a year.

The Czech Army nevertheless intends to remain active in the Sahel region, with Defence Minister Jana Černochová stating that its ongoing mission in Iraq will continue as well.