More than 40 civilians killed in Mali attack blamed on Islamic StateMore than 40 civilians were killed in an attack in the northeastern Menaka region of Mali, according to security and community sources. The attackers, who arrived on motorcycles, primarily targeted camps belonging to the Daoussahak community. The community's leadership attributed the violence to the Islamic State group. The government-aligned armed group Movement for the Salvation of Azawad (MSA), which originated in the area, is suspected of being involved. A security source suggested the attack was a retaliation for recent military operations and attacks by the MSA. The Malian army confirmed conducting operations near Menaka, targeting a base believed to house terrorists and military equipment. Mali has faced ongoing instability since 2012, involving conflicts between the military, jihadists, Tuareg separatists, and criminal groups. Following coups in 2020 and 2021, the Malian military has partnered with Russia's Africa Corps. Human Rights Watch reported that both the Malian military and its Russian allies have been responsible for civilian casualties through alleged indiscriminate drone strikes and other actions. This comes after attacks in April by al-Qaeda-linked JNIM and Tuar
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Mali: more than 40 civilians killed by gunmen on SundayMore than forty civilians were killed on Sunday in attacks carried out by armed men in the Menaka region in northeastern Mali, according to multiple security, local, and associative sources reported on Monday, October 19. The attacks, conducted by armed groups arriving on motorcycles, targeted several camps primarily belonging to the Daoussahak community, which is associated with the armed movement 'Movement for the Salvation of Azawad' (MSA), linked to the ruling junta in Bamako. The Daoussahak Community Executive attributed these attacks to the Islamic State (ISIS) in a statement released on Monday. The attacks occurred approximately 50 kilometers from the city of Menaka, particularly in Tinabow and Tagadayat areas. According to a security source based in Gao, the massacre was in retaliation for recent military operations in the area and attacks by the MSA. The residence of the MSA leader, Moussa Ag Acharatoumane, who is also a member of the Transitional National Council (CNT), the legislative body of the military regime in Mali, was also targeted but did not result in casualties. Since 2012, Mali has faced a deep security crisis fueled by violence from groups affiliated with al-Qa
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More than 40 civilians killed in attacks in northeastern MaliMore than forty civilians were killed in attacks carried out by armed men in the northeastern region of Menaka, Mali, according to security, local, and associative sources reported to AFP on Monday. The attacks, conducted by armed groups arriving on motorcycles, targeted several camps primarily belonging to the Daoussahak community, which is associated with the armed movement 'Movement for the Salvation of Azawad' (MSA), linked to the ruling junta in Bamako. The Executive Committee of the Daoussahak community attributed these attacks to the Islamic State (ISIS) in a statement released on Monday. The attacks occurred approximately fifty kilometers from the city of Menaka, particularly in Tinabow and Tagadayat areas. According to a security source based in Gao interviewed by AFP, the massacre was in retaliation for recent military operations in the area and attacks by the MSA. The residence of the MSA leader, Moussa Ag Acharatoumane, who is also a member of the National Transition Council (CNT, the legislative body of the military regime in power in Mali), was also targeted in Menaka but did not result in casualties. Since 2012, Mali has been plagued by a deep security crisis fueled,
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