# Security and legal incidents in Mali and DRC

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/security-and-legal-incidents-in-mali-and-drc
> Updated: 2026-09-20T12:33:09.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Security and legal tensions have been reported in Mali and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

In Mali, the National Human Rights Commission condemned a September 10 terrorist attack against defense and security forces in the Ségou region. The Malian Armed Forces announced aero-terrestrial operations in response. Separately, authorities in Boulkassoumbougou arrested a man suspected of illegal medical practice and performing home surgeries.

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, legal professionals in Kananga marched to protest alleged violence and threats from the Congolese National Police. Following a meeting with the Provincial Commissioner, parties agreed to pursue dialogue. In Beni, a joint operation by the Congolese National Police and the FARDC led to the arrest of 28 individuals, including two soldiers, and the seizure of weapons and ammunition.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-20: Security operations in Beni and arrests for illegal medical practice

Security forces in Beni, DRC, arrested 28 people, including two soldiers, during a joint military-police operation. Separately, Malian police arrested a man for practicing illegal home surgery.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/security-operations-in-beni-and-arrests-for-illegal-medical-practice

### 2026-09-18: Security incidents reported in Mali and Democratic Republic of the Congo

The CNDH condemned a terrorist attack on Malian security forces in Dioura, while lawyers in Kananga, DRC, protested alleged police violence and sought improved professional security.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/security-incidents-reported-in-mali-and-democratic-republic-of-the-congo

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