The victims include children and old people.

The raid left the village of Koulogon in flames with the livestock driven away by the attackers who wore the attire of Dozos or traditional hunters.

They are at daggers draw with the Fulani shepherds who live in the area.

Residents also have to endure attacks from Sunni terror groups affiliated to Al Qaeda.

There are more than 15 000 United Nations stabilization and peacekeeping troops in Mali, policing a 2015 peace agreement.

It’s considered one of the most dangerous theaters for peacekeepers on the planet.

Initial government response to the attack gives no explanations for why it happened.

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