A recent report by Human Rights Watch has shed light on alleged abuses committed against civilians in Mali since the withdrawal of a U.N. peacekeeping mission at the end of last year. The report highlights disturbing incidents involving Mali's armed forces, supported by Russian mercenaries from the Wagner Group.
According to the report, at least 32 civilians were deliberately killed, with seven fatalities resulting from a drone strike. Additionally, four individuals were kidnapped, and over 100 homes were burned in towns and villages across central and northern Mali since May.
