UN warns of worsening human rights crisis in Mali after deadly attacks The violence, which erupted on 25 and 26 April, saw large-scale attacks launched on multiple cities and towns by various Islamist and separatist rebels who oppose the military government – including the capital, Bamako – resulting in heavy civilian casualties and forcing many to flee their homes. “ We are deeply troubled by the worsening human rights situation across Mali, ” said OHCHR spokesperson Seif Magango. Subsequent clashes between Malian security forces and armed groups – including the Tuareg-led Azawad Liberation Front and Al-Qaeda-linked Jamaat Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM) – have continued in recent days, particularly in central regions with “ disastrous consequences for civilians. ” Top UN officials – including Secretary-General António Guterres and High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk – have called on all parties to respect international law, including protection of civilians.…