Sebastian Vandermeersch (@sebkilli.bsky.social)

@sebkilli.bsky.social Sep 18, 2026, 11:25 AM

Glad to see this piece reaching the right people! thanks for your comments @sebastienroblin.bsky.social

@bellingcat.com Sep 18, 2026, 10:51 AMReposted by @sebkilli.bsky.social

Bellingcat researcher @sebkilli.bsky.social spoke to @theworld.org about our recent investigation into government drone strikes frequently hitting populated areas in Mali. theworld.org/segments/202...

theworld.orgNew Bellingcat investigation sheds light on civilian deaths in Mali’s drone war - The World from PRXThe military junta in Mali has increasingly relied on drones to fight against separatists and an al-Qaida-backed insurgency. While state-run media have hailed these “surgical strikes” on “terrorists,”...

@bellingcat.com Sep 16, 2026, 4:11 PMReposted by @sebkilli.bsky.social

A joint Bellingcat and @jeuneafrique.com investigation has uncovered new details about drone strikes carried out by the Malian military that have hit civilian areas and reportedly resulted in the deaths of non-combatants. www.bellingcat.com/news/2026/09...

bellingcat.com“A Recurring Pattern”: Civilians Paying the Price in Mali’s Drone Campaign - bellingcatEvidence collected by Bellingcat and Jeune Afrique contradicts Mali's claim that drone strikes are precise and only target terrorists.