All warring parties in Mali committed 'grave abuses' against civilians, report says

Human Rights Watch has released a report documenting grave abuses against civilians in Mali's conflict. According to the investigation, all major warring parties are implicated: al-Qaeda-linked jihadist groups, the Malian military, and Russian forces supporting the government have all committed serious violations. The abuses occurred during and following the April attacks that destabilized the West African nation. The report highlights the devastating human cost of the conflict and urgent protection needs for Mali's civilian population.

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