Annie Risemberg reports for VOA from Bamako, Mali.
A UN statement released to the media says that attacks by armed terrorist groups have resulted in “dozens of deaths” among civilians
Press freedom advocates cite a worrying trend of propaganda in countries where Russian mercenaries are working with government forces
Relatives of Soumeylou Boubèye Maiga say they have been told not to request an autopsy
Media watchdog CPJ calls on the country's military government to halt efforts to control the press
Announcement followed reports by French media and a rights group that Malian army has committed human rights abuses in recent months
A Malian delegation is expected in Mauritania’s capital Friday to discuss the alleged deaths of several Mauritanians on Malian territory
Videos of alleged massacre in central Mali are circulating on social media, with locals saying those killed were ethnic Fulani men whom security forces arrested in late February and early March
The press release says he was “neutralized” during a ground operation supported by a helicopter and two drones, north of Timbuktu, Mali
Attack happened at central Mali military camp in the town of Mondoro; military says 70 'terrorists' have been 'neutralized'
Activists and human rights workers say care should be taken to preserve human rights while fighting terrorism
A statement by country's defense ministry also said that 57 terrorists were killed during the clash, in which ground troops were supported by the air force
French President Emmanuel Macron said the withdrawal of French and European forces from Mali would take between four and six months
Analysts say managing Mali’s rampant insecurity will be even more difficult as France and its allies withdraw
Attack in southern Mali went ahead despite rising tensions between Mali’s government and country’s former colonial power
The comments come as France evaluates its military mission in the African nation following the expulsion of its ambassador
Analysts say central bank restrictions prevent Mali from paying debts, could affect social services
Analysts say future of French military presence in Mali is uncertain
Organizers say cultural activities are essential for social cohesion during times of instability
Mali refuses Danish military help while turning towards Russia
Operation Barkhane, France’s counterinsugency military operation in the Sahel, has operated in Mali since 2014
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