Armed men reportedly dressed as traditional hunters have killed 134 people, including women and children, during an attack on a village in central Mali
A further 55 civilians were hurt in the attack in Ogossagou in the Mopti region.The region's Fulani ethnic community is frequently targeted and accused of having ties to jihadist organizations in the area, according to the UN.The Malian government said it"reiterates its determination to make every effort to hunt down the perpetrators of this barbarity of another age and to punish them, in accordance with the laws in force.
said it was providing assistance to victims of the attack."Many of the injured children have been evacuated to health facilities for treatment. is on the ground helping provide first aid, medicines and therapeutic food," Executive Director Henrietta Fore said."Mali's children are paying the highest price for the intensifying violence in central Mali. Since 2017, rising insecurity has led to an increase in the killing, maiming and recruitment of children. Gender-based violence is on the rise," Fore added.The Mopti region of Mali has seen repeated instances of violence in recent months.
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