Russian mercenaries accused of civilian massacre in Mali

Wagner Group fighters linked to attack that killed at least 13 following major military operation

Russian mercenaries in Mali have been accused of a new massacre of civilians following a major military operation in the centre of the unstable country.

At least 13 civilians were killed on Sunday in the region of Mopti by Malian troops supported by white soldiers", local elected officials and an official of a community association told the Agence France-Presse.