Amnesty accuses Mali army, Wagner of war crimes in civilian killings

Amnesty International alleges Malian armed forces and Russian Wagner Group operatives committed war crimes, including summary executions of civilians, during counterinsurgency operations. The accusation follows a pattern of documented abuses since 2022, but specific incidents and evidence remain unverified. This reinforces international scrutiny of foreign military involvement in the Sahel and may affect diplomatic and security partnerships.