Mali’s army said that 14 extremists were killed when they allegedly attempted to escape detention. Mali’s minister of defense said the deaths will be investigated, like reported by iol.co.za.
Residents in Nielbel said that soldiers came to the market Thursday and arrested 14 people who were later taken to Dioura.
Since 2015, mainly Fulani jihadist groups linked to al-Qaeda have been attacking the Malian army. However, several human rights associations have accused the Malian army of serious human rights violations against civilians.
