# Mali military reports 54 dead after attacks in northeast

https://mins.news/en/item/115204

- CGTN, 2026-10-25 10:30 UTC
- World
- Original: https://newsaf.cgtn.com/news/2026-10-25/Mali-military-reports-54-dead-after-attacks-in-northeast-1RwP87uK6Zi/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=World

> Mali's armed forces say six additional bodies were found after attacks on camps in the northeastern Menaka region, bringing the toll to 54. Armed men reportedly opened fire on camps mainly occupied by the Daoussahak community. The military blamed the Islamic State group's Sahel branch, citing local testimony; nine survivors were evacuated to Menaka city.

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