In Mali, the village of Guirowel was deserted by its inhabitants. As revealed by RFI on Sunday 17 May, a Malian army patrol had visited this village in the municipality of Kunari, near Mopti, in the centre of the country. According to local sources joined by RFI, their arrival caused panic among some residents who attempted to flee. The soldiers then opened fire.
In Mali, the village of Guirowel was deserted by its inhabitants. As revealed by RFI on Sunday 17 May, a Malian army patrol had visited this village in the municipality of Kunari, near Mopti, in the centre of the country. According to local sources joined by RFI, their arrival caused panic among some residents who attempted to flee. The soldiers then opened fire.