Attackers on motorcycles killed at least 40 civilians in Mali, targeting camps mainly housing members of the Daoussahak community, according to security and community sources. The Hindu reported a toll of 48 and attributed the attack to an Islamic State-affiliated group.
Mali's armed forces, backed by Russia's Africa Corps, regained control of Kidal after days of airstrikes and ground fighting. The Azawad Liberation Front had held the town for five months.
Mali's armed forces, backed by Russia's Africa Corps, recaptured the northern town of Kidal after days of airstrikes and ground fighting. The Azawad Liberation Front had held the town for five months and withdrew.