Russia blocked a request from the United Nations Security Council for Independent investigations into the alleged massacre of Several hundred civilians in Diplomatic sources told Agence France-Presse (AFP) today, Saturday, that Mali is being controlled by the Malian army and the Russian paramilitary forces.
Mali army announced on On April 1, 203 “militants” were killed. in Mora in Central Mali, during an operation in late March.
However, that announcement widely shared followed social media Reports of Civilian massacre in The area. Human Rights Watch claimed that Mali soldiers Foreign fighters executed 300 civilians there between 27 and 31 March.
the demand for A UN investigation has been included in A statement drafted and submitted by France for Security Council approval Friday.
But Russia, backed by China, “has not seen need” for The text and considered it “premature” in view of the opening of an investigation by the financial authorities, one Diplomat, AFP on condition of Anonymity.
On Friday, Russia congratulated Mali on ‘Important victory’ against “terrorism,” and described “disinformation” allegations about the massacre, as well as allegations of involvement in it. of Russian mercenaries.
Bamako denies being present of Russian mercenaries group Wagner in Mali, only recognizing its existence of Russian “trainers”trainersUnder a bilateral cooperation agreement with The history of Moscow dates back to the sixties.
to more A week ago, the United Nations was demanding access to me area To investigate under Security Council mandate, to no avail.
