"We are now in the last phase of the operation in Mali, " he said.

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Bush said the military operation in Afghanistan was but the first phase in the war on terrorism and the operation will not end until the world is not only safer, but better.

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The UNITWIN network is initially working with more than 20 universities in 14 countries, with the intention to expand to new members in the initial phase of operation.

UNESCO: Purpose/Objectives of the Chair/UNITWIN Network