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Mali#: We deplore the reported torture & killing of dozens of surrendering soldiers by the Touareg-led Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) & the Jama'at Nusrat Al-Islam Wal-Muslimin (JNIM) in the Gao region on 18 July.
Killing, torturing or abusing individuals hors de combat is a war crime. There needs to be a thorough, independent investigation, and accountability. The armed groups must stop such violations & prevent any recurrence.