Seven Killed in Mali Attack
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- 20 Dec 2024
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On Sunday, a tragic attack in central Mali resulted in the deaths of at least seven individuals. The diocese of the Mopti region reported that the assault occurred in Segue village, claiming the life of a relative of a local cleric along with six other men. According to a statement from Daniel Camille Togo, the diocese secretary and priest, the attack also caused significant property damage.
A civil society group known as the Patriotic Movement for the Unity and Safeguarding of the Bankass Cercle expressed its shock over the terrorist attack, which affected both Segue and the nearby village of Sonfounou. The group reported that the death toll from the attack has risen to nine, with seven fatalities in Segue and two in Sonfounou.
The attack resulted in the destruction of vital community resources, including the clinic, the village pharmacy, and an ambulance, all of which were set on fire. Additionally, the private car of the mayor of Segue was burned, and multiple motorbikes were reported stolen.
Mali has been grappling with a complex political, security, and economic crisis, exacerbated by the activities of Al-Qaeda and Islamic State factions since 2012. The country is also facing a separatist insurgency in the volatile northern desert region, further complicating the security landscape and the lives of its citizens.
