The fact
At least 50 soldiers were reportedly killed by jihadists from JNIM and separatists from the FLA on July 18.
This revelation adds to growing tensions between Bamako and armed groups in the north of the country.
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Why it matters
Ces exécutions, si confirmées, pourraient constituer des crimes de guerre et alimenter le cycle de violence au Mali. Elles risquent aussi de compliquer les efforts de stabilisation régionale, alors que le pays est déjà en proie à des conflits multiples.