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UPDATED Oct 20, 2026 at 9:07 AM ET
Oct 20, 2026 at 8:14 AM ET
More than 40 civilians killed in Mali attack
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Armed men on motorcycles killed more than 40 civilians in attacks on Daoussahak community camps in the Ménaka region of northeastern Mali on Sunday, Oct. 18, according to security and local sources. The community’s executive bureau said at least 48 people died and blamed the Islamic State group; no group has claimed responsibility. Reuters sources described the attack as apparent retaliation for an attack on suspected informants by pro-government forces, including members of Russia’s Africa Corps.
WHO: Armed men on motorcycles
WHAT: Armed men on motorcycles killed more than 40 civilians in attacks on camps in Mali’s Ménaka region.
WHEN: Oct 18, 2026
WHERE: Ménaka region, Mali
WHY: Reuters sources described the killings as apparent retaliation for an attack on suspected informants by pro-government forces, including members of Russia’s Africa Corps.
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