Mali’s army is investigating soldiers accused by Tuareg rebels of killing 24 civilians, with the Front for the Liberation of Azawad blaming soldiers and Russian mercenaries for the executions during an intercept of civilian transport vehicles. The military, which took power in 2020, denied the killings while announcing an investigation, though analysts doubt it will find fault with the troops or mercenaries due to a likely focus on countering allegations rather than uncovering wrongdoing. Mali has been in crisis for over a decade, with a military coup in 2020 toppling the elected president amidst popular discontent over jihadi attacks.
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Manipur unrest: Security personnel arrest militants, radical Meiteis
In Guwahati, security forces arrested 26 militants and members of Meitei radical groups, leading to protests by women claiming those arrested were village volunteers protecting their territories, demanding the revocation of President's Rule in Manipur. Joint operations in Manipur's six districts by the Army, Assam Rifles, and Manipur Police resulted in the apprehension of 16 militants from different outfits and the recovery of 23 weapons and ammunition. Women's groups protested in various districts, forcing the...
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