Al-Qaeda-linked attacks in central Mali kill more than 30 people
Summary
Two attacks in central Mali blamed on Al-Qaeda-linked jihadists killed more than 30 people, mostly militiamen but also teenagers and children. The violence follows a recent large offensive by jihadists and separatists, worsening the security situation in Mali.Key Facts
- Two nearly simultaneous attacks on villages Korikori and Gomossogou killed at least 30 people.
- The attacks were claimed by JNIM, a jihadist group linked to Al-Qaeda.
- The assaults were reportedly in retaliation against the Dan Nan Ambassagou militia, a self-defense group made up mostly of Dogon hunters.
- Victims included militia members, teenagers, and children.
- The Malian army said it conducted a targeted operation killing about a dozen jihadist fighters.
- Recent violence in Mali includes coordinated offensives by jihadists and separatists, capturing key towns.
- Mali's defense minister was killed in a car bomb attack amid this instability.
- Past conflicts in Mali have involved ethnic violence and accusations against the army and Russian-linked forces for civilian killings.
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