UN says 50 civilians killed in April by Mali’s army
by Reuters in Bamako from World news | The Guardian on (#6343X)
Alleged massacre took place on market day in Hombori after military convoy hit explosive device
At least 50 civilians were killed during a military operation conducted by Mali's army and foreign troops" on 19 April, according to a report by the UN.
The UN has repeatedly accused Malian soldiers of summarily executing civilians and suspected militants during their decade-long fight against groups linked to al-Qaida and Islamic State.
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