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US sanctions head of Russia’s Wagner Group in Mali, accused of arms trafficking for Ukraine fight
Europe · Washington

US sanctions head of Russia’s Wagner Group in Mali, accused of arms trafficking for Ukraine fight

62% Center coverage: 31 sources
The U.S. on Thursday sanctioned the leader of Russia’s paramilitary Wagner Group in Mali, citing what it said were indications that the Kremlin was trying to use the West African nation as a way-station for arms shipments to Russian forces in Ukraine.See the Story
Russian mercenaries behind slaughter of 500 in Mali village, UN report finds
Europe · Bamako

Russian mercenaries behind slaughter of 500 in Mali village, UN report finds

100% Left coverage: 2 sources
First came a single helicopter, flying low over the marshes around the river outside the village, then the rattle of automatic fire scattered the crowds gathered for the weekly market.See the Story
Mali protesters demand exit of UN peacekeeping mission
United Nations · Bamako

Mali protesters demand exit of UN peacekeeping mission

100% Center coverage: 1 sources
Demonstrators held signs calling for the UN mission known as MUNISMA to leave the country. Thousands of people have been killed in attacks by armed groups linked to ISIL (ISIS) and al-Qaeda since 2013. With more than 14,000 troops on the ground, the mission in Mali is the biggest, costliest and deadliest in the organisation's history.See the Story

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Referendum · Bamako

Mali’s junta to hold referendum on new constitution in June

54% Center coverage: 13 sources
Mali's ruling junta announced Friday a referendum on a new constitution would be held in the west African nation on June 18.See the Story
Military · New York

US to Mali: End restrictions on UN peacekeepers, seek peace

53% Left coverage: 17 sources
The United States warned Mali’s military government Wednesday that it would be “irresponsible” for the United Nations to continue deploying its more than 15,000 peacekeepers unless the western African nation ends restrictions including on operating reconnaissance drones and carries out political commitments toward peace and elections in March 2024. See the Story
Military · Bamako

Mali army, foreign fighters killed at least 500 people in March 2022, says UN report

40% Center coverage: 25 sources
The Malian army and foreign fighters killed at least 500 people during an anti-jihadist operation in central Mali in March 2022, according to a report released on Friday by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR).See the Story
Europe · Bamako

At least nine killed in triple suicide bombing in central Mali

Coverage: 22 sources
At least nine people were killed and more than 60 wounded when a triple suicide bomb attack destroyed about 20 buildings in the central Mali town of Sevare early on Saturday, a spokesperson for the regional governor said.See the Story
Terrorist Attack · Bamako

Malian president’s chief of staff, three others killed in ambush

Coverage: 17 sources
The chief of staff for Mali’s interim president, Oumar Traore, and three others have been killed in an ambush, the government said on Thursday. See the Story
Oceania · Bamako

Activists walk from Bamako to Ouagadougou to promote states' federation

100% Center coverage: 3 sources
The group, which calls itself The walkers for African unity, comprises a dozen men and women. It is due to arrive in Ouagadougou on Tuesday and end its march at the Thomas Sankara Memorial, a tribute to the former president. The prime ministers of Mali and Burkina Faso said they would examine the idea of creating a federation.See the Story
Aircraft · Bamako

Malian army helicopter crashes in residential area of Bamako

Coverage: 2 sources
BAMAKO, April 22 (Xinhua) -- An attack helicopter from the Malian Armed Forces, returning from an operational mission, crashed Saturday in a residential area ofSee the Story
United Nations · Bamako

Mali rejects UN report on alleged execution of 500 villagers by troops

67% Right coverage: 3 sources
Mali's interim military government rejects a U.N. report on the alleged execution of at least 500 people. The ruling junta was responding to a report released on Friday after a months-long investigation. Rights groups described the incident as the worst atrocity in a 10-year conflict.See the Story

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