Eyewitnesses have accused Russian mercenaries in Mali of cold-blooded killings, torture, and widespread atrocities during counter-insurgency operations. These testimonies shed light on the brutal tactics employed by Russian fighters against alleged insurgents and civilians.

• A shopkeeper, identified as Ahmed, recounted witnessing the beheading of two men and enduring torture, including waterboarding, by Wagner mercenaries in August 2024.
• The Wagner Group, now superseded by Africa Corps, reportedly shared photos and videos of atrocities, including murder, rape, torture, and desecration of corpses, on a private Telegram group until its shutdown.
• The conflict has driven nearly 50,000 people to the M’berra refugee camp in Mauritania, with refugees like Bintu and Youssouf sharing their experiences of violence and displacement.