The central part of Mali was attacked, 132 civilians were killed, and the United Nations peacekeepers were killed a day ago.

Jimu Journalist Song Qingying

According to the Associated Press, on June 20, local time, the Mali government announced that the recent attacks in the Boncas region in Central Maria have killed 132 civilians. The United Nations said on the 19th, a peacekeeper was killed in the country's explosion.

Colonel Goyeta (Source: Associated Press)

According to reports, Colonel Goyeta, President of Mali, announced that starting from the 21st, Mali mourn for three days.

According to the government statement, for several weeks, extreme rebels in central Mali have been blocking the road between the northern cities Gaoba and Mopyti, central Mali. These attacks show that extremist violence is spreading from northern Mali to central areas such as Bangcas.

The United Nations Malivi and Specials issued a statement on Twitter's attack on Twitter stating that the organization was concerned about "extreme organizations against civilians' attacks. It is reported that these attacks have caused casualties and displaces."

The statement also stated that in another attack on the 19th, a simple explosion device exploded, causing a UN peacekeeper to die.

Wayne, head of the United Nations Mali Special Regiment, said that since the beginning of this year, hundreds of civilians have been killed in the attacks of central and northern Mali. According to a report from the United Nations Mali Special Tour, these attacks came from extremist organizations and Maria Army. At the same time, several attacks caused the United Nations peacekeeping personnel to be killed.

The United Nations' peacekeeping operation in Mali began in 2013. At present, there are about 12,000 soldiers in Mali, and there are 2,000 police officers and other officers. Since its establishment, more than 270 peacekeepers are killed in Mali, which is the most dangerous peacekeeping operation in the United Nations.

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