Mali's army and its Russian paramilitary group Wagner executed hundreds of civilians in Moura, a small town in central Mali, between 27 and 31 March 2022, according to the latest investigation.
Posted on May 15, 2023 13:59
More than a year after the Malian army and Wagner’s mercenaries raided the village, a damning report by the United Nations shows a very heavy human toll. According to the UN, women and children are among the victims. The Malian army and its Russian paramilitary group Wagner executed hundreds of civilians in Moura, a small town in central Mali, between 27 and 31 March 2022. This was the conclusion investigators reached, along with several other media outlets and human rights organisations a few days after events, based on the testimony of survivors and local sources.Get unlimited access to our exclusive journalism and features today.
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