Mali: Reports of "serious" army violations in the Sokolo region (Sahara Media)

Local sources in Mali accused the Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) and fighters from the Wagner Group of committing what they described as serious abuses against civilians in the Sokolo area of the Niono district of Ségou province on Friday. Citing video testimonies, these reports stated that the Malian army resorted to a “scorched earth” policy, carrying out “burning of homes, looting of property, and widespread destruction of livestock.” In one of t…