Russian Wagner mercenaries helping to kill civilians in Mali, human rights groups say

Wagner mercenaries are killing scores of people in Mali, human rights groups have claimed (French Army via AP, File)

Jessica Donati

The Russian mercenary group known as Wagner is helping government forces in central and northern Mali carry out raids and drone strikes that have killed scores of civilians, human rights groups have said.

Children were among the victims of the attacks which were carried out between December to March.