Project ID: 85692
Majority Chinese-owned Malian New Sugar Federation aids in UN assault vehicle accident in Mali
Summary
Funding agency [Type]
Sinolight [State-owned Company]
Recipient
Mali
Sector
Emergency response (Code: 720)
Flow type
Free-standing technical assistance
Infrastructure
No
Category
Project lifecycle
Geography
Description
On July 13, 2013, the Malian New Sugar Federation (Chinese name: 马里新糖联), whose majority owner is Sinolight, sent two cranes and personnel to aid in rescuing soldiers involved in a crash of a UN armored t vehicle. The 14 ton vehicle rolled over, killing one solider and injuring eight. The accident occurred near the sugar mines, and with the help of Sinolight, they were able to rescue soldiers and remove the damaged vehicle from the scene. The Malian New Sugar Federation is subsidiary controlled by China Light International Holdings Corporation
Number of official sources
2
Number of total sources
2
Details
Cofinanced
No
Direct receiving agencies [Type]
Government of Mali [Government Agency]