IED

IED event in Tombouctou, Niafunke area, Mali on Sun 19th November 2023

19th November 2023

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On 19 November 2023, FAMa and Wagner armored vehicle struck an IED likely planted by JNIM militants between the villages of Tringa and Dialamaka (Niafunke, Tombouctou). At least ten Wagner mercenaries were killed, unspecified number were injured and material damaged, according to some reports, others say that only the vehicle was damaged with no casualties reported. JNIM claimed responsibility and said that preliminary information spoke of human and material losses.

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Tombouctou ( Niafunke area )

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