Mali: Violence Leaves At Least 23 Dead
A local official and security sources said at least 23 people have died in violence in central Mali.
The mayor of a nearby town Harouna Sankare said three villages were attacked by armed men,.
The Reuters news agency describes the villages that were attacked as part of the Fulani community.
In recent months, central Mali has seen several bouts of violence which appear to be tit-for-tat attacks between Fulani and Dogon communities.
In reaction to previous killings, President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita has said the government will boost security.
