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Mali Army and Wagner Atrocities - Probe Needed, Urges HRW

The latest Human Rights Watch report accuses Malian armed forces and Wagner Group mercenaries of committing war crimes against civilians in central and northern Mali. 

The report details executions, drone strikes on celebrations, and burials resulting in civilian casualties, and looting.

Mali's government denies the accusations and claims it is investigating human rights abuses. However, the withdrawal of the UN peacekeeping mission and Mali's exit from a regional economic community raise concerns about independent investigations and accountability.

Human Rights Watch urges the UN to renew the mandate of its independent expert on human rights in Mali and for all parties to the conflict to respect international law.

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