As a result of attacks by armed militants in the northeast of the country, 49 civilians and 15 military personnel were killed.
Islamist militants attacked a riverboat in northeastern Mali, killing at least 49 civilians, as well as a military camp where about 15 soldiers were killed. BBC News reported this on September 8.
In connection with the fatal incidents, the government declared three days of national mourning.
Militants reportedly attacked a boat that was heading down the Niger River from the city of Gao to Mopti. This route is a major transport link in a region where there are few good roads and no railways.
At least three missiles were fired at the ship. The search for the surviving passengers continues at the scene.
Armed Islamist groups also attacked an army camp in the Gao region. Around 50 militants were killed in the clashes.
Let’s remember that since 2020, Mali has been ruled by a military junta, which seized power amid mass protests against former President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita.
The country’s new authorities ordered the withdrawal of French troops and UN peacekeepers and invited Russian mercenaries.
However, this has had little effect on the situation with the Islamists who control parts of the country.
Source: korrespondent
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