Around 20 civilians were killed in northern Mali during an attack attributed to Wagner mercenaries and the Malian army. The victims, including migrants and nomads, were en route to Algeria. Local authorities and the separatist group FLA condemned the violence, alleging ongoing ethnic cleansing by the military junta. Human Rights Watch has previously highlighted atrocities committed by this coalition.
On Monday, a deadly attack in northern Mali resulted in approximately 20 fatalities among civilians traveling in two vehicles. Reports from local sources indicated that the Wagner mercenaries and the Malian army were implicated in the assault. A source speaking anonymously to Agence France-Presse revealed that the victims were en route to Algeria when they encountered armed individuals who opened fire on them. Among the deceased victims was the driver, a cousin of the source.
The attack in northern Mali highlights ongoing tensions and violence involving Wagner mercenaries and the Malian army, with both sides denying responsibility for the casualties. Local rebel groups have condemned these actions as part of a broader pattern of ethnic cleansing against civilian populations. The situation remains critical as investigations are underway amid rising concerns about human rights violations.
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