Malians tell of torture and killings by army and Russian fighters
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Monitoring data shows that since 2020, Malian government military operations, alongside Russian fighters, have caused over 8,500 deaths, with roughly half being civilians. Reports highlight widespread allegations of torture and killings contributing to continued instability.
According to data from conflict monitor ACLED, Malian government operations since 2020 have caused more than 8,500 deaths, about half of them civilians.