Cluster Bomb / Submunition

Cluster Bomb / Submunition event in Mali on Tue 3rd November 2026

3rd November 2026

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On 3 November 2026, two Sukhoi Su-24 bombers operated by Africa Corps conducted airstrikes, including cluster munitions, on several civilian camps and watering holes used by Tuareg pastoralists in Mbouna (M'bouna, Goundam, Tombouctou). Casualties unknown. On the same day, in the Tombouctou region, the Malian army also claimed to have conducted two airstrikes 70km south-west of Gourma-Rharous (coded separately), and, along with Africa Corps, struck livestock in the area of Gossi (coded separately).

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