Mali Faces Escalating Violence as Armed Groups Commit Atrocities
Human Rights Watch reports on brutal attacks by extremist and ethnic militias in central Mali, highlighting a cycle of violence and inadequate government response.
Overview
- JNIM and Dozo militias conducted deadly attacks in January, killing dozens and displacing thousands.
- Ethnic tensions and accusations of extremism fuel retaliatory violence, exacerbating the conflict.
- Malian authorities struggle to protect civilians amid international concerns over human rights violations.
- UN peacekeepers were withdrawn in December 2023, raising fears about the safety of vulnerable populations.
- Human Rights Watch urges the Malian government to investigate and prosecute those responsible for the atrocities.