September 8, 2023 7:30 AM

49 civilians kill when militants attacked river boat in north-eastern Mali

At least 49 civilians were killed when militants attacked a river boat in north-eastern Mali. They also reportedly attacked an army camp, killing 15 soldiers, while around 50 militants are said to have died. According to a statement from the military junta read on state television, the attacks have been claimed by extremist insurgent group JNIM, an umbrella coalition of armed groups, aligned with al-Qaida. The government has declared three days of national mourning to honor the civilians and tro...