Attack kills 50 in Peul village, Mali: military, mayor

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AFP Bamako
Last Updated : Mar 23 2019 | 10:10 PM IST

Traditional Dogon hunters killed at least 50 people in an attack on a Peul community village in central Mali on Saturday, military and local officials said.

"At least 50 Peul civilians have been killed Saturday in the village of Ogossagou by traditional hunters, said a military source. Cheick Harouna Sankare, the mayor of neighbouring Ouenkoro, confirmed the toll.

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First Published: Mar 23 2019 | 10:10 PM IST

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