• Around 50 people were killed in rebel attacks in Mali, including civilians and members of pro-government militias.
  • The attacks occurred in two villages in the central Mopti region.
  • These are the deadliest known attacks since the JNIM group and the FLA rebel alliance united in late April.
  • Mali’s army commander said rebels are trying to regroup after recent advances.
  • JNIM last week announced a blockade of access roads to the capital Bamako.