UN Accuses Malian Government of Executing 500 Civilians, Likely with Wagner’s Help

The UN released a report on May 12th confirming Malian government responsibility in the massacre of 500+ civilians in the village of Moura, in March 2022. Accompanying the Malian troops, according to witnesses, were "armed white men" who "spoke an unknown language". While the report did not explicitly state who these "armed white men" were, initial investigations and witness testimonies point to it very likely being Wagner mercenaries, who have been in the country since the French military withdrawal. The UN also accused Wagner of involvement in January, when they called on the Malian government to investigate the attacks. The massacre took place over the course of 5 days, March 27th-31st, 2022.