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UN experts on Wednesday condemned the alleged summary execution and enforced disappearance of individuals in Mali, stating that the unlawful killings may amount to war crimes and that the enforced disappearance may constitute crimes against humanity.
The experts stated the Malian authorities have violated the right to life by failing to conduct proper a investigation and urged “Malian authorities to conduct prompt, effective, thorough, independent, impartial and transparent investigations into these killings and enforced disappearances, in accordance with international law”.
Last month, several dozen bodies were discovered near the Kwala military camp. These are suspected to be individuals who were arrested in Sebabougou on April 12, when approximately 100 individuals from Peul community were arrested by the Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) while 60 were taken to the Kwala military camp in the Koulikoro region.
On Wednesday, Amnesty International (AI) warned of a growing trend of enforced disappearances being used as a means of repression for the military regimes in West Africa. AI confirmed that military authorities have resorted to enforced disappearances and unlawful detentions to silence dissenting voices.
FAMa confirmed that military operations were conducted between April 11 and 15 in several areas including Sebabougou and Kwala. The experts emphasized:
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The experts stated the Malian authorities have violated the right to life by failing to conduct proper a investigation and urged “Malian authorities to conduct prompt, effective, thorough, independent, impartial and transparent investigations into these killings and enforced disappearances, in accordance with international law”.
Last month, several dozen bodies were discovered near the Kwala military camp. These are suspected to be individuals who were arrested in Sebabougou on April 12, when approximately 100 individuals from Peul community were arrested by the Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) while 60 were taken to the Kwala military camp in the Koulikoro region.
On Wednesday, Amnesty International (AI) warned of a growing trend of enforced disappearances being used as a means of repression for the military regimes in West Africa. AI confirmed that military authorities have resorted to enforced disappearances and unlawful detentions to silence dissenting voices.
FAMa confirmed that military operations were conducted between April 11 and 15 in several areas including Sebabougou and Kwala. The experts emphasized:
The experts further highlighted the importance of conducting effective investigations and ensuring accountability, and providing effective remedies for human rights violation in fulfilling Mali’s international legal obligations.
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