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Eyewitness Accounts Reveal Brutal Killings in Ségou Region Dramatic testimonies from survivors describe how soldiers from the Malian Armed Forces (FAMA) and allied Dozos militia executed at least 31 civilians—21 men in Kamona on October 2nd and 10 more in Balle on October 13th—while burning homes in this volatile central region. October Violence Leaves Deep Scars in Rural Communities In Kamona, attackers arrived in seven pickup trucks, three armored vehicles, and on motorcycles around 10 a.m., targeting men solely based on ethnicity and alleged ties to armed groups. Survivors report…

Armed forces and allied militias accused of targeted killings in Ségou Military personnel from the Malian Armed Forces (FAMA) and allied Dozos militias stand accused of carrying out deliberate attacks against civilians in two villages within the conflict-stricken Ségou region. On October 2 and October 13, at least 31 villagers—including women and men—were killed, and several homes were set ablaze, according to local testimonies compiled during field investigations. Village of Kamona: Execution-style killings and arson On the morning of October 2, armed forces personnel arrived in Kamona aboard seven pick-ups…

Captain Ibrahim Traoré’s administration in Burkina Faso has announced the discovery of an extensive “network of unscrupulous officials” operating within the Ouagadougou Court of Appeal. These judicial officers, who were detained in October, stand accused of accepting payments to influence legal proceedings and deliver prejudiced rulings. significant judicial systemic failure in Burkina Faso According to an official statement from the authorities, approximately ten senior magistrates in Burkina Faso, including several chamber presidents, a public prosecutor, and an investigating judge, are now facing corruption charges. These arrests, which took place throughout…

The acute fuel shortage gripping Mali has sent shockwaves through its already fragile humanitarian landscape. A jihadist blockade on key highways has choked vital supply routes, leaving millions in desperation. This crisis is not just about fuel—it’s about lives hanging in the balance as aid organizations struggle to reach those most in need. Blockades crush aid delivery The Groupe de soutien à l’islam et aux musulmans (GSIM), an Al-Qaeda affiliate, has tightened its grip on fuel imports from Senegal and Côte d’Ivoire, cutting off the primary lifelines for this landlocked…

Six journalists face judicial persecution in Niger amid press freedom crackdown The arrest of six journalists in Niamey on November 2 has escalated into a full-blown crisis for press freedom in Niger. Three of these media professionals remain arbitrarily detained, while the others have been released on bail but still face serious charges. The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), through the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, have condemned these actions as flagrant violations of press freedom and called for…

A two-year prison sentence, including one year without parole and a fine of 500,000 West African CFA francs (€762, with €1 symbolic for the Malian state), handed to former Malian Prime Minister Moussa Mara for accusations such as damaging the state’s reputation, is nothing short of a mockery of justice, Amnesty International has warned. The organization is calling for his immediate release, alongside all individuals detained solely for expressing their political views. « The conviction and sentence imposed on Moussa Mara reflect the Malian authorities’ persistent disregard for the country’s…