More than 40 civilians have been killed in attacks carried out by armed men in Mali over the weekend, according to security and local sources cited by AFP. The attacks targeted camps in the Menaka region, northeastern Mali. The assailants reportedly arrived on motorcycles and attacked camps primarily inhabited by members of the daoussahak ethnic group. The leader of the daoussahak group accuses the Islamic State (IS) of being responsible for the killings. Further details regarding the attacks and the identities of the perpetrators are still emerging. The incident highlights the ongoing insecurity and violence affecting civilian populations in Mali, particularly in the northern regions. Investigations are underway to confirm the perpetrators and the full extent of the casualties.