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Over 40 civilians killed in motorcycle attacks on Menaka camps in Mali
More than 40 civilians were slain in attacks on camps near Menaka, northeastern Mali, carried out by armed gunmen on motorcycles.
Local sources report that armed groups attacked settlements in the Menaka region of northeastern Mali, killing at least 40 civilians. The assailants arrived on motorcycles and targeted camps primarily inhabited by members of the Daoussahak community. Community leaders have blamed the Islamic State for orchestrating the massacre. Security officials confirmed the incidents occurred over the weekend.
Why it matters
The attack underscores ongoing security challenges and extremist activity in Mali's volatile north-east.
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