NetherlandsAn investigation by Bellingcat and Jeune Afrique reports that unexploded Russian-made cluster munition bomblets were found in the village of Tadjmart, northern Mali, following airstrikes claimed by the Malian Armed Forces (FAMa). Despite Mali being a signatory to the Convention on Cluster Munitions, which bans such weapons, the presence of these banned submunitions raises concerns. Social media footage analyzed by Bellingcat shows the unexploded ShOAB-0.5 bomblets, matching the location of FAMa's airstrikes. Russia's Africa Corps, under government control, supports Malian military operations. The conflict in Mali, ongoing since 2012, has intensified with coordinated attacks by Tuareg separatists and Islamist militants. Additional footage shows damaged buildings, though the extent of destruction does not align with cluster munition use.
Tendenz-Einschätzung (Mitte): The article presents findings based on geolocated social media footage and official statements from the Malian Armed Forces, without overtly favoring any political side. It highlights the violation of international agreements by Russia's involvement and the humanitarian concerns raised by local and,
