All warring parties in Mali committed 'grave abuses' against civilians, report says
Summary
A report from Human Rights Watch says that all sides in the conflict in Mali—Islamic militants, the Malian army, and their Russian allies—have caused serious harm to civilians. This includes killings, drone strikes, and abuses against communities during fighting that intensified earlier in 2026.Key Facts
- Islamic militants linked to al-Qaeda and the Malian army, with Russian military support, committed serious abuses against civilians in Mali.
- The abuses include killing civilians, burning vehicles, and drone strikes that killed adults and children.
- At least 38 civilians, including 23 children, were killed during military operations against Fulani communities.
- Two drone strikes by Mali’s military killed 22 people, including children and teenagers.
- The conflict in Mali involves Islamist militant groups, Tuareg separatists, and the Malian military.
- Violence rose after coordinated attacks in April targeted Mali’s capital and other cities.
- Mali’s defense minister died in a car-bomb attack in 2026.
- Thousands of Malians have fled to neighboring countries due to the ongoing violence and abuses.
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