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The Malian Armed Forces confirmed Friday that it is investigating an attack that took place on February 17 in which 24 civilians including women and children were killed. The armed forces have denied any involvement in the attack.
The Malian General Staff of the Armed Forces asserted that the massacre accusations against it follow similar unprecedented and unfounded allegations. The Chief of the General Staff claims that the allegations come from terrorist organizations and their sponsors within the area seeking to damage the reputation and support of the armed forces.
However, Human Rights Watch (HRW) explained that the Mali armed forces are “supported by the Russia-backed Wagner Group” and have been involved in numerous killings within the past year. HRW further elaborated, “Since May 2024, Malian armed forces … have deliberately killed at least 32 civilians, including 7 in a drone strike, forcibly disappeared 4 others, and burned at least 100 homes in military operations in towns and villages in central and northern Mali.” The Wagner Group is described by the United Nations as a private military contract group. The repercussions of their involvement with the Mali Armed Forces have meant that nearly no military or legal action has been taken against them despite alleged crimes such as genocide and terrorism.
The catalyst for the increase in civilian attacks was the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) leaving the nation following United Nations Security Council Resolution 2690. The result of this organization leaving has meant that political unrest and the growing insurgent presence have been allowed to multiply.
Attacks similar to that on February 17 have already occurred previously this year. UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk stated, “I am appalled by credible allegations that Malian armed forces accompanied by foreign military personnel summarily executed at least 25 people in Welingara village … on 26 January.” He raised concerns about the investigatory practices of the armed forces, stating that the UN has “recently corroborated two other killings by members of the Malian armed forces and allied foreign military personnel in which at least 31 civilians lost their lives.” Despite this, the UN was “not aware of any investigations by the authorities into these alleged killings.”
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The Malian General Staff of the Armed Forces asserted that the massacre accusations against it follow similar unprecedented and unfounded allegations. The Chief of the General Staff claims that the allegations come from terrorist organizations and their sponsors within the area seeking to damage the reputation and support of the armed forces.
However, Human Rights Watch (HRW) explained that the Mali armed forces are “supported by the Russia-backed Wagner Group” and have been involved in numerous killings within the past year. HRW further elaborated, “Since May 2024, Malian armed forces … have deliberately killed at least 32 civilians, including 7 in a drone strike, forcibly disappeared 4 others, and burned at least 100 homes in military operations in towns and villages in central and northern Mali.” The Wagner Group is described by the United Nations as a private military contract group. The repercussions of their involvement with the Mali Armed Forces have meant that nearly no military or legal action has been taken against them despite alleged crimes such as genocide and terrorism.
The catalyst for the increase in civilian attacks was the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) leaving the nation following United Nations Security Council Resolution 2690. The result of this organization leaving has meant that political unrest and the growing insurgent presence have been allowed to multiply.
Attacks similar to that on February 17 have already occurred previously this year. UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk stated, “I am appalled by credible allegations that Malian armed forces accompanied by foreign military personnel summarily executed at least 25 people in Welingara village … on 26 January.” He raised concerns about the investigatory practices of the armed forces, stating that the UN has “recently corroborated two other killings by members of the Malian armed forces and allied foreign military personnel in which at least 31 civilians lost their lives.” Despite this, the UN was “not aware of any investigations by the authorities into these alleged killings.”
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