Djiguibombo massacre

Djiguibombo massacre
Part of the Mali War
LocationDjiguibombo, Mali
Date1 July 2024
DeathsAround 40
PerpetratorsUnknown

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]

  1. ^ a b c d "Around 40 killed in attack on central Mali village". Reuters. 2 July 2024. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d Ahmed, Baba (3 July 2024). "Extremists attack a wedding ceremony in Mali and kill at least 21". Associated Press. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
  3. ^ a b c "Dozens killed in attack on village in central Mali". Al Jazeera. 3 July 2024. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
  4. ^ "Suspected militant attack in Mali kills more than 20 civilians". Arab News. 3 July 2024. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
  5. ^ "Mali: Armed group kills dozens at wedding celebration". Deutsche Welle. 2024-07-03. Retrieved 2024-09-29.