Malian army
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At least eight civilians have been killed in central Mali, several sources said on Sunday, accusing the Malian army and Russia's Wagner group for the latest attack in the troubled west African country. The country is embroiled in a political, security and economic crisis, and has since 2012 been ravaged by different groups affiliated to…
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For three days, from 25 to 27 July, in Mali, the village of Tinzaouatene witnessed fierce fighting between the Malian army, supported by Russian allies, and separatist Tuareg fighters. Various sources claim that the Ukrainian military assisted the combatants in this battle, highlighting Kiev's willingness to cooperate with any group to counter Russia. Following the…
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