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Over 40 Civilians Killed in Brutal Attacks on Camps in Mali's Menaka Region
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Firstpost•20-10-2026, 06:42
Over 40 Civilians Killed in Brutal Attacks on Camps in Mali's Menaka Region
- •Gunmen on motorcycles attacked camps housing mainly Daoussahak civilians in north-eastern Mali, killing over 40 people.
- •The Daoussahak community executive bureau blamed the Islamic State group for the massacre and appealed for emergency humanitarian aid.
- •Security sources and local officials reported varying death tolls ranging from 40 to over 50 victims, including women, the elderly, and young people.
- •The attack is suspected to be retaliation for recent military operations and actions by the pro-government Movement for the Salvation of Azawad.
- •Mali has faced a severe security crisis since 2012 involving jihadists, separatist groups, and criminal gangs under its ruling junta.
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Gunmen on motorcycles stormed camps housing mainly Daoussahak civilians in north-eastern Mali, killing over 40 people by firing indiscriminately and setting homes on fire.
The Daoussahak community's executive bureau blamed the Islamic State group for the attacks.
A security source indicated the attack was carried out in retaliation for recent military operations in the area and actions by the Movement for the Salvation of Azawad.
