Thousands of refugees from Malis conflict have fled to a desert village in Mauritania, seeking safety from al-Qaida-linked militants. Their new homes offer little protection, and theyve left behind their livestock. The region is the deadliest for extremist violence, with reports of abuses by Russian military unit Africa Corps, Malis army, and militant groups. Refugees share harrowing accounts of rape, beheadings, and burnings. Access to the area is limited, and the Russian Defense Ministry has not responded to allegations.

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