Mali: new human toll following the double jihadist attack of January 10

A Malian army vehicle on patrol in the center of the country, in February 2020 (archive image).

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We know a little more about the double jihadist attack of January 10 against the Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) in the center of the country.

According to the new official report, 14 Malian soldiers lost their lives and 31 terrorists were “ 

neutralized 

”.

On the regular army side, this is one of the heaviest results for several months...

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with our regional correspondent,

Serge Daniel 

The first jihadist attack took place in central Mali, between the localities of Dia and Diafarabé.

It was followed by a second attack, this time a little further south, between the towns of Koumara and Macina. 

In both cases, the attackers arrived at the scene partly on motorcycles.

The combat technique was the same: laying mines, followed by armed attacks. 

One of the heaviest balance sheets for the regular army for several months 

This Thursday, January 12, several reports are circulating: that of the Malian army speaks of 31 terrorists neutralized, and 14 dead in the ranks of the Malian Armed Forces (FAMa). 

This is one of the heaviest official balance sheets on the regular army side for several months.

The press release from the general staff of the armies specifies that the government soldiers reacted vigorously to the terrorists. 

On site, sources report that there were also injuries during the clashes.

Witnesses interviewed by RFI saw especially in the area where the second attack took place, helicopters transporting at least fifteen wounded soldiers.

To (re) read ► Mali: several dead after a double attack near Bamako

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