Tag: UN Human Rights

By Sadik Kedir, Ankara: At least 289 were killed in some 99 incidents this year in Mali, the UN human rights agency said. Mali’s internal conflict has resulted in the killings of hundreds and displacement of thousands, according to the UN Human Rights Office of the High Commissioner’s (OHCHR). The statement also said that attacks were carried out by “Dozos ” and elements of Dogon (an ethnic group in Mali) militants against villagers of Fulani (another ethnic group). “This escalating violence in parts of Mopti region has led to widespread displacement of a...