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 Israel-UN relations sink to new depths China cuts amount banks hold in reserve to boost lending Gaza agency says Israeli strike kills 40 in humanitarian zone Myanmar ethnic armed group says 11 civilians killed in junta… At least 17 children killed in Kenya school fire: police Attacks and online misinformation frighten Bangladeshi Hindus Top Headlines Nepal, India sign long-term agreement on electricity export, materializing MoU reached during PM’s visit1 NC, Maoist Centre discuss about NA election2 Dhakal recommended as SC chief registrar3 1.3 kilos of gold confiscated from TIA4 President expresses concern over ’emptying’ villages for lack of employment opportunities5 PM Dahal stresses on developing innovative agricultural system6 Govt. forms former-judge Poudel led probe commission to investigate Balkumari incident7 Manpower agency owner arrested for cheating more than Rs 1.9 million8 TRENDING Once on the Margins, Women Diplomats Are Now Making Their Mark in Nepal’s Foreign Service Sector Impact of Social Media on Nepalese Society We need to be serious about the international scenario post-Covid: Dr. Nischal N. Pandey Why Are Boys Unexpressive? Hungry people out on streets, but the government nowhere to be seen This time’s Teej, social distancing please! Nepal Army’s Brigadier General Bigyan Dev Pandey gets promoted to Major General Tourism entrepreneurs get crash course in Chinese language