Bamako news: A local ethnic group in Mali said on the 19th that a village in the Menaka district in the northeastern part of the country was attacked on the 18th, killing at least 48 people and injuring many others. The ethnic group posted a communiqué on its social media account saying that militants from the extremist group “Islamic State” arrived in the village on motorbikes on the 18th and attacked civilians. The attack also forced many families to leave their homes and seek refuge. Since 2012, the security situation in Mali has continued to be volatile, with frequent terrorist attacks, armed clashes, and ethnic violence. In recent years, the Malian military has repeatedly stated that it will continue to crack down on terrorist and armed groups in the country.

Bamako news: A local ethnic group in Mali said on the 19th that a village in the Menaka district in the northeastern part of the country was attacked on the 18th, killing at least 48 people and injuring many others. The ethnic group posted a communiqué on its social media account saying that militants from the extremist group “Islamic State” arrived in the village on motorbikes on the 18th and attacked civilians. The attack also forced many families to leave their homes and seek refuge. Since 2012, the security situation in Mali has continued to be volatile, with frequent terrorist attacks, armed clashes, and ethnic violence. In recent years, the Malian military has repeatedly stated that it will continue to crack down on terrorist and armed groups in the country.