Djiguibombo massacre | |
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Part of the Mali War | |
Location | Djiguibombo, Mali |
Date | 1 July 2024 |
Deaths | Around 40 |
Perpetrators | Unknown |
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]