Russian paramilitaries in Mali kill nine, including children: HRW
Summary
Human Rights Watch reported that Russian-controlled paramilitaries called Africa Corps killed nine civilians, including four children, in Mali in early July. The killings occurred in front of Malian soldiers, and the group also beat others and burned homes. Mali’s military government has been working with Russia to fight armed groups in the region.Key Facts
- Africa Corps, a Russian paramilitary group, allegedly killed nine civilians in Mali, including four children.
- The killings happened in Bombori village in Mali’s Mopti region on July 10.
- Malian soldiers were present during the killings and beatings.
- Six civilians were shot while trying to escape, and three were detained and executed; one was reportedly beheaded.
- Dozens of people were beaten, and at least eight homes were set on fire.
- Witnesses said the village is controlled by an al-Qaeda affiliated group, but no fighters were there during the incident.
- Mali’s military government, which took power in 2021 after two coups, works closely with Russian forces against armed groups.
- Russia’s involvement includes payments and access to Mali’s mineral resources like gold.
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