Thousands of Malians have fled escalating violence between the country's army and armed groups.

As they seek refuge in Mauritania, survivors accuse Malian soldiers and Russian Wagner mercenaries of brutal killings.

At M'Berra camp, aid is scarce following the Trump administration's cuts to USAID, but Ukrainian food supplies now provide children with meals at school.

Yet most displaced families remain without help, straining water and resources in this desert region.