गृहपृष्ठ ∕ International ∕ 8 people killed in armed attack in Mali International 8 people killed in armed attack in Mali KathmanduPati September 12, 2020 Mali : At least eight people were killed and three others injured in an attack by armed men in central Mali, local media reported on Friday, citing sources. According to the Independent newspaper, the attack took place on Wednesday near the town of Bankass, located in the Mopti region, after a period of “calm” followed by operations of the military in the area. The village of Ogoboro was attacked by several unknown armed militants on motorcycles. The attackers also searched and burned the houses and granaries of local residents, causing significant material damage, the publication said. The military, which was close to the site of the attack, was unable to intervene, despite warnings from the local population. (ANI/Sputnik) Write your comments RELATED NEWS Nepal, Bhutan discuss stronger climate cooperation in New York Japan pledges continued support to Nepal for flood recovery Chinese President Xi Jinping to pay state visit to US South Korea pledges continued flood recovery support Government expands domestic jobs to reduce migration WHO Regional Director seeks support for top post Top Headlines Monsoon is predictable and Nepal’s disaster response should be too1 Nepal “a Buffer State”: Rethinking foreign policy in relative terms2 Promotion Linked to Future Military Leadership: Major General Magar Could Become Army Chief3 When the State Pulls the Trigger, Who Answers ?4 Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative5 Nepal’s Political Renaissance: The rise of the RSP, the re-ordering of the old political order and the political path forward6 Balen’s Silence Has Invited Curiosity, Confusion, and Concerns7 Jagdamba Group Chairman Shankar Agrawal Arrested8 TRENDING We need to be serious about the international scenario post-Covid: Dr. Nischal N. Pandey Gunjan Saxena:The Kargil Girl serves a refreshing depiction of a war film Nearly three dozen Chinese manufacturers show interest in supplying electric buses to Nepali government The envisioned Defense University and its rationale Agriculture: Nepal’s bridge to overcome economic crisis Kulman Ghising’s reappointment issue stirs conflict between Prime Minister Oli, Energy Minister Pun India-Nepal Bilateral Dialogue is the only way forward: Dr. Nihar Nayak Chinese Vice Minister Yezhou coming to Nepal amid growing crisis in ruling NCP