Mali: End horrific abuses targeting civilians amid conflict

Headline Title: Mali: End horrific abuses targeting civilians amid conflict 20 September 2012 As conflict continues in Mali, Amnesty International has unearthed evidence that civilians are on the receiving end of horrific abuses that include amputations, sexual violence and extra-judicial executions. After a 15-day research mission to Mali earlier this month, the organization launched a new briefing revealing such abuses in several locations across the country. Mali: Civilians bear the brunt of the conflict also documents the recruitment of child soldiers – including in camps located…

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