Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on Mali

The Secretary-General is shocked and outraged by reports thatat least 134civilians, including women and children, have been killed andat least 55have been injured following an attack this morning on Ogossagou Peulh village, Mopti region, in central Mali.

The Secretary-General condemns this act and calls on the Malian authorities to swiftly investigate it and bring the perpetrators to justice.

The Secretary-General expresses his condolences to the families of the victims, the people and the Government of Mali, and wishes a speedy recovery to the injured.

In support to the Government of Mali, MINUSMA provided air support to deter further attacks and assisted with the evacuation of the injured.

The Secretary-Generalcalls on the Malian authorities to redouble their efforts to bring back peace and stability to central Mali.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of United Nations (UN).