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Human Rights Watch reports abuses by forces and armed groups in Mali
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Civilians killed in the August 19 market attack in Bandiagara
Human Rights Watch says Mali’s military, Russia-controlled Africa Corps and armed groups have committed serious violations against civilians and captured soldiers. The report cites killings, drone attacks and other abuses in several regions of Mali.
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AllegedHuman Rights Watch said Mali’s military and the Russia-controlled Africa Corps killed and wounded scores of civilians in attacks and in custody in violation of international humanitarian law.
“have killed and wounded scores of civilians in attacks and in custody in violation of international humanitarian law”
AllegedHuman Rights Watch documented two apparently indiscriminate drone attacks by Mali’s military.
“HRW said it documented two “apparently indiscriminate” drone attacks by the Malian military.”
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AllegedCivilians killed in the August 19 market attack in Bandiagara
“a second on August 19 hit a market in the central region of Bandiagara, killing six civilians”