Published 1 year ago

UN experts seek probe into possible war crimes by Mali, Russia's Wagner

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Western powers say the Russian forces in Mali include Wagner Group contractors. The Wagner Group has attracted international attention over its prominent role in fighting during Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Survivors have said that white mercenaries suspected to be Russians took part in the massacre in Moura, a market town in central Mali.

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Reuters

UN experts seek probe into possible war crimes by Mali, Russia's Wagner

United Nations experts on Tuesday called for an independent investigation into possible war crimes and crimes against humanity by government forces and Russian private military contractor Wagner Group in Mali.

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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Washington Times

Experts seek investigation of Wagner Group, Mali forces

Independent human rights experts working with the U.N. on Tuesday called for an investigation of possible abuses, war crimes and crimes against humanity committed by government forces in Mali and the Wagner Group, a shadowy Russian military contractor.

1 year ago·United States

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The Guardian Nigeria

Mali: Independent rights experts call for probe into Wagner Group’s alleged crimes

© UNOCHA/Michele Cattani – A displaced family sit in front of their tent at an informal camp in Bagoundié in Mali. New York, USA, 01 February 2023-/African Media Agency(AMA)/ Top UN-appointed independent rights experts on Tuesday called on the authorities in Mali to launch an immediate probe into the mass execution of civilians last year, allegedly by Government forces […]

1 year ago·Nigeria

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