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

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.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/may/20/russian-mercenaries-behind-slaughter-in-mali-village-un-report-finds?

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The trash in Mali’s capital is piling up. Donkey carts are coming to help

BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — When handling the garbage of a city of over 3 million people and equipped with little more than a face mask and gloves, it helps to have a sense of humor. Yacouba Diallo decided to name the two donkeys that pull his cart after his cousins, Keita and Kanté.

https://apnews.com/article/mali-garbage-collection-development-140215d44346e9a60556f557b2f41e49?

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At least 6 mercenaries with Russia’s Wagner group killed in an extremist attack in Mali

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — At least six Russian mercenaries were killed in an attack by an al-Qaida-linked group in central Mali, according to a statement by the extremists on its media platform.

https://apnews.com/article/mali-wagner-jnim-attack-00da84119bb3ae0d2ade46894a2fc56c?

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Girls and women fleeing Mali describe sexual violence by Russian forces

Women and girls from Mali are alleging rape and sexual assault by Russian fighters with Africa Corps, a new military unit under Moscow's control. People have been sexually assaulted by all sides as Mali's military and Russian allies fight militants affiliated with al-Qaida and the Islamic State group. Russia’s Defense Ministry did not respond to questions. Read more.

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