On 1 July 2024, a group of armed men entered Djiguibombo, in the Mopti Region of Mali, and massacred dozens of civilians.[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,[1][2][3] local government officials blamed the attack on militants.[1][2][3][4] The death toll of the attack has been pegged as at least 21 by local residents and some government officials,[2][5] although other officials have stated that around 40 people were killed.[1][3]
| 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]
Perpetrators
editNumerous local government officials stated they were unable to identify the attackers,[1] who arrived via motorcycles.[2] However, one attributed the attacks to "jihadists".[5] A reporter for the Associated Press said while no group claimed responsibility for the attack, "it follows the pattern of ones by the al-Qaida-linked JNIM extremist group which often targets the region".[2]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d e "Around 40 killed in attack on central Mali village". Reuters. 2 July 2024. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g Ahmed, Baba (3 July 2024). "Extremists attack a wedding ceremony in Mali and kill at least 21". Associated Press. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
- ^ a b c d "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.
- ^ a b c "Mali: Armed group kills dozens at wedding celebration". Deutsche Welle. 2024-07-03. Retrieved 2024-09-29.
- ^ "Mali crisis: Fierce fighting erupts after Tuareg rebels kill 'more than 80 soldiers'". BBC. 1 October 2023. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
 | This Mali-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
 | This terrorism-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |