Mali: Islamist Group Abuses, Banditry Surge: Islamist armed groups in northern and central Mali have executed numerous people and are increasingly imposing restrictions on village life, Human Rights Watch said today. The Malian government has largely been unable to protect vulnerable civilians in northern and central Mali, while security forces summarily executed at least 10 … [Read more...] about Mali: Islamist Group Abuses, Banditry Surge