Mass killings and arson in Ségou: what witnesses report In early October, armed forces and allied militias carried out deadly operations in two villages located in Mali’s central region, leaving at least 31 civilians dead and homes reduced to ashes. The incidents occurred on October 2 in Kamona and on October 13 in Balle, both […]
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Mali army and allied militias accused of civilian massacres in central region
Click to expand Image Bamako — A joint operation by Malian security forces and allied militias has left at least 31 civilians dead in two villages in the central region of Ségou, according to field reports. The attacks, which occurred on October 2 and 13, targeted communities accused of collaborating with Islamist armed groups operating […]
Massacres in Mali’s segou region linked to dozo militias and army
In a chilling escalation of violence, military forces and allied militias have been accused of carrying out deadly attacks against civilians in central Mali. On October 2nd and 13th, coordinated operations in the Ségou region resulted in the deaths of at least 31 villagers, with homes set ablaze and lives shattered. These incidents have drawn […]
Mali military and allied militias accused of civilian massacres in central region
The Malian army, alongside allied militias, stands accused of perpetrating a series of deadly attacks against civilians in the central region of Ségou during the first half of October. According to local testimonies, these operations resulted in the deaths of at least 31 villagers, with homes set ablaze in coordinated raids. Ségou attacks linked to […]
Deadly attacks by Mali army and allied militias in Ségou region
Click to expand Image Military units and allied militias in Mali have been implicated in large-scale violence against civilians in the central region of Ségou. Over two separate incidents on October 2 and October 13, at least 31 people were killed, including women and children, while homes were torched and livestock stolen. Mass killings linked […]
Mali army and allied militias accused of civilian massacres in segou
Massacres in central Mali: soldiers and dozos accused of killing 31 civilians The Malian army and allied militias, including the dozos, stand accused of executing at least 31 civilians and burning homes in two villages in the Ségou region during two separate operations on October 2 and 13. These incidents occurred in an area under […]
Mali violence: army and allied militias accused of civilian massacres in Ségou
Deadly raids in central Mali villages leave 31 civilians dead Click to expand Image In a brutal escalation of violence, the Malian army and allied militias executed at least 31 civilians during raids on two villages in the Ségou region in early October. The attacks, which included executions and arson, targeted communities in an area […]
Niger crackdown on journalists: six detained under cybercrime law
Unjust detention and judicial intimidation of six journalists in Niger On November 2, 2025, judicial police in Niamey arrested six journalists in blatant disregard of press freedom. Three were subsequently detained arbitrarily. The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), through the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights […]
Fuel crisis cripples humanitarian aid in Mali
A severe fuel shortage in Mali, triggered by a jihadist blockade on key highways, is worsening an already dire humanitarian crisis. The lack of diesel and gasoline is disrupting daily life for millions and halting critical UN-led aid operations in a nation struggling with hunger and persistent insecurity. According to the United Nations Office for […]
Burkina Faso’s military regime targets judicial corruption
Actus. The administration under Captain Ibrahim Traoré has announced the uncovering of an extensive network of corrupt officials within the Ouagadougou Court of Appeal. These judicial figures, apprehended in October, face allegations of accepting payments to influence legal outcomes and deliver prejudiced rulings. significant judicial irregularities in Burkina Faso Around ten prominent magistrates in Burkina […]
Burkina Faso: junta pushes for trials in major corruption case involving customs and judiciary
Burkina Faso: junta pushes for trials in major corruption case involving customs and judiciary Allegations of deep-seated corruption are being highlighted by the Korag, an oversight body established last year in Burkina Faso. This institution is tasked with supervising the nation’s strategic vision during its transitional period. Through an extensive statement, the Korag has revisited […]
Global famine warning: the un identifies 16 critical hunger hotspots
International agencies are raising the alarm as millions more people face the threat of starvation. Two major United Nations bodies focused on food and agriculture have issued a stern warning regarding a global surge in hunger, particularly as humanitarian funding reaches dangerously low levels. A recent joint report by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) […]











