The United States has imposed economic sanctions on three Malian soldiers, including the Minister of Defense, for facilitating the activities of the Russian paramilitary group Wagner in Mali. The sanctioned officers are Colonel Sadio Camara, Colonel Alou Boi Diarra, and Lieutenant-Colonel Adama Bagayoko. The US Treasury stated that these officials contributed to the Wagner group's activities in Mali, making their people vulnerable to human rights abuses. The sanctions freeze their assets in the US and prohibit them from transacting with American individuals or companies. The presence of the Wagner group in Mali has reportedly led to a significant increase in civilian casualties.

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