On 1 July 2024, around 40 people were killed by armed men in Djiguibombo, in the Mopti Region of Mali.[1] The attackers, who targeted a wedding ceremony, rode into the village on motorcycles.[2] While the attackers have not been identified, and no group has claimed responsibility,[3] the attack was blamed on militants.[4]
| Djiguibombo massacre | |
|---|---|
| Part of the Mali war | |
| Location | Djiguibombo, Mali |
| Date | 1 July 2024 |
| Deaths | around 40 |
| Perpetrators | unknown |
Background
editSince the start of the Mali War in 2012, northern and central Mali have experienced frequent violence from multiple factions, including ones tied to Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State.[5] Since gaining power after the 2020 coup,[3] Mali's military leaders have struggled to contain the violence,[2] and a 2015 peace deal with Tuareg rebels collapsed.[6]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Around 40 killed in attack on central Mali village". Reuters. 2 July 2024. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
- ^ a b "Extremists attack a wedding ceremony in Mali and kill at least 21". Associated Press. 3 July 2024. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
- ^ a b "Dozens killed in attack on village in central Mali". Al Jazeera. 3 July 2024. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
- ^ "Suspected militant attack in Mali kills more than 20 civilians". Arab News. 3 July 2024. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
- ^ "Local officials: Suspected jihadist attack in Mali Monday killed more than 20 civilians". Voice of America. 3 July 2024. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
- ^ "Mali crisis: Fierce fighting erupts after Tuareg rebels kill 'more than 80 soldiers'". BBC. 1 October 2023. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
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