Civilian Impact of Mali 3-Year Conflict_ PR

Civilians frequently highlighted the need for the Malian government and armed forces to focus, in an inclusive and equitable way, on restoring state authority and improving security and protection across the North. [...] The report shows the urgent need for all parties to the conflict to make significant strategic and operational adjustments to their operations to mitigate harm to civilians and increase proactive protection measures. [...] A physician in Gao region told CIVIC: “The distrust between the civilian population and the security forces is at the heart of what undermines collaboration in the fight against terrorist groups in the region.” In addition to ensuring an inclusive Truth and Reconciliation process, CIVIC’s research found that civilians want accountability for past impunity by all sides and the creation of new mecha. [...] Following the collapse of state control over the northern half of the country in early 2012, the country suffered three years of conflict, primarily in the North, between the government and armed groups. [...] Mistrust is a key component of the conflict, of the increasingly frequent attacks, and of the existence of Islamist cells in nomadic areas.” The report, which contains detailed recommendations regarding actions that should be taken by all parties to the conflict, is available in English at of-malis-three-year-c.