Mali Forces and Militants Violating Laws
A Human Rights Watch report states that the Mali army and its ally, the Russia-backed "Africa Force," committed serious violations of the laws of war in Mali. They killed and injured dozens of civilians, detained prisoners, and carried out acts of torture and executions. Based on interviews and analysis of video footage, the organization documented attacks using drones that resulted in the deaths of several civilians, including an attack on a market in the village of Tomboukouri and the killing of girls by the army. There were also widespread civilian casualties during airstrikes, with a noticeable increase in victims compared to previous periods. The findings indicate that Malian forces and armed groups, such as Jama'at Nasr al-Islam wal Muslimin, continue to violate the laws of war amid escalating violence, in the absence of effective investigations and compensation for the affected families.
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