Mali drone strikes kill at least 10 civilians at wedding
Mali's military drone strikes have resulted in the deaths of at least 10 civilians during a wedding celebration in the central region of San. This incident marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict following recent attacks by al-Qaeda-linked fighters and Tuareg separatists. The strikes occurred as the community was preparing for a major cultural event, transforming a moment of joy into mourning.
- ▪Drone strikes by Mali's army killed at least 10 civilians at a wedding in San.
- ▪The strikes were part of a security response to attacks by armed groups on military positions.
- ▪Local residents reported that the drone strikes targeted a procession of motorbikes.
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News|ConflictMali drone strikes kill at least 10 civilians at weddingMali’s military carries out strikes during security crisis after attacks last month by al-Qaeda-linked fighters and Tuareg separatists.ListenListen (3 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoMali has been in a dangerous security situation since the JNIM teamed up with Tuareg separatist rebels in April to target military government positions [File: AFP]By Al Jazeera Staff and AFPPublished On 18 May 202618 May 2026Drone strikes by Mali’s army have killed at least 10 civilians as they prepared to celebrate a wedding in the central region of San in another escalation of the conflict since armed groups launched a widespread coordinated…
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