Rights Group Report: Russia-Linked Airstrike in Mali Kills 8 Civilians

Human Rights Watch alleges that an airstrike involving Russian-linked forces resulted in civilian casualties in Mali last month, raising concerns over military operations in the region.

A prominent human rights organization has reported that an airstrike, reportedly carried out by forces linked to Russia, resulted in the deaths of eight civilians in Mali last month. The incident marks another development in the volatile security landscape of the West African nation, where government forces have increasingly relied on foreign military support to combat insurgency groups. According to the report, the strike occurred in an area where civilians were gathered, raising significant questions about the targeting methods and the adherence to international humanitarian law. The inv…