Bozizé leads a legacy of Central African leadership and unrest, now in the spotlight as military actions in the Sahel draw scrutiny and questions about regional security roles.
Human Rights Watch reports a June 15 airstrike in Kyrnia, Mopti region, killed civilians and damaged a cattle market. Mali’s government faces calls for impartial investigation; Africa Corps and Russia-linked forces are under scrutiny amid ongoing conflict with JNIM and other groups.