Washington Condemns Violence and Human Rights Violations in Northern Mali

Washington- The United States condemned on Saturday the violence and abuse of human rights in northern Mali, and called for respect for human rights.

“The United States condemns the violence that continues in northern Mali, including reports of summary executions of civilians in the region of Hama Tin (Gao region), and other violations of human rights, “said the spokesman of the State Department, Marie Harf said in a statement.

American diplomacy in this context, called “on all parties to respect human rights and international humanitarian law,” and commit again to the implementation of cease-fire agreements.

Washington also renewed its “firm support” for the Integrated multi-dimensional UN Mission for Stabilization in Mali (MINUSMA), and called for an inquiry into the alleged human rights violations and to bring perpetrators to justice.