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Human Rights Watch reports that Malian military and Russian mercenaries have tortured civilians during operations against insurgents. Many detainees died from abuse, and families were forced to pay ransoms for their release. The organization documented illegal detentions in military bases, where prisoners faced extreme conditions and torture. A military drone strike killed eight men in Guélédié, with the army claiming to target terrorists. Survivors recounted severe torture methods, including near-drowning and electric shocks. Mali's junta, in power since 2021, has strengthened ties with Russia amid deteriorating relations with the West, replacing Wagner mercenaries with the Russian-controlled Africa Corps.