Armed men associated with a Dogon self-defence militia kill more than 150 Fulani villagers at Ogossagou — the worst single atrocity in a spiral of communal killings and reprisals across the centre.
Why it mattersThe moment the central war's communal dimension became undeniable: militia formation, ethnic targeting and jihadist recruitment feeding each other, with civilians paying for every cycle.
Confidence: HighSources: Established historical record · UN Security Council and Panel of Experts reportingMethodologyCorrections