Other MoA event in Mali on Tue 17th September 2024

#Mali 🇲🇱 | On 17/09 from 5:30 a.m. and throughout the morning, a prepared attack, claimed by #JNIM , took place at #Bamako . Two places were particularly targeted: the gendarmerie school in the #Faladiè district and the 101 air base #FAMa near the M. Keita airport #Sénou . 🔴 A provisional report states that at least eight (8) FDS were killed [6 at the gendarmerie school ( 📽️ video in commentary) and 2 at camp 101]. 🔵 Significant material damage was noted at both sites. 🔸 Two (2) suspects were arrested and three (3) others were shot dead (presenting Nigerian identity papers). ⚠️ Near the Africa Tower, an individual suspected of being connected to the attack was lynched by the crowd and burned alive. According to a security source, this attack was only a demonstration of force by JNIM and other large-scale attacks were already being prepared to target the Malian capital.