At least 40 civilians were killed in an attack in Mali, according to security and community sources.

Updated 2026-10-20 · told from many outlets at once

Gunmen killed more than 40 civilians in Mali, targeting camps for the Daoussahak community, with the community's executive bureau blaming the Islamic State group.

• The community's executive bureau blames the killings on the Islamic State group.
• Gunmen killed over 40 civilians in Mali.
• The assailants targeted camps housing Daoussahak community members.

Outlets: Africanews, Channels TV, La Croix, Le Monde Afrique, Le Parisien, Le Temps, RFI Afrique, The Hindu (International)

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