nearly 300 civilians are believed to have died in the Moura massacre

In the isolated region of Moura (Mali), in March 2021, the Malian army was officially tracking jihadists. Between March 23 and 31, she launched an operation in the village of Moura. According to the authorities, 203 terrorists were killed and 51 suspects were arrested. “As soon as the reinforcements arrived, they were attacked by the terrorists who were in a meeting and very violent fighting ensued”details General Oumar Diarrachief of staff of the Malian army.

But according to witnesses on the spot, civilians were also executed, targeted by Malian soldiers, but also by white men. “(They) all describe both foreign soldiers as well as the Malian army as having engaged in summary executions which allegedly targeted up to 300 people”describes Corinne Dufka of Human Rights Watch West Africa. For several months, a Russian private security group has been deployed in Mali. Journalists were able to film a training camp in which soldiers of the Malian army can be seen exercising. France is calling for the opening of an international investigation.