# HRW says Mali military and armed groups abuse civilians

Human Rights Watch reports that Mali’s military and armed groups are committing abuses against civilians. The findings highlight worsening protection risks in Mali’s conflict and pressure on authorities and armed actors to ensure accountability.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/19/malis-military-and-armed-groups-committing-abuses-against-civilians-hrw?traffic_source=rss) — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 08:06:22 +0000