2019 Indelimane attack explained

Conflict:2019 Indelimane attack
Partof:the War against the Islamic State and Northern Mali conflict
Date:1 November 2019
Place:Indelimane, Ménaka Region, Mali
Result:ISIL victory
Combatant1: Mali
Combatant2:
  • Islamic State in the Greater Sahara
Strength1:100
Strength2:70
Casualties1:more than 70 killed
3 wounded
Casualties2:none
Casualties3:1 civilian killed by the terrorists

On 1 November 2019, a mass shooting occurred at an army post in Ménaka Region, Mali, killing 53 soldiers and a civilian.[1] Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attack.[1]

References

  1. Web site: Militants kill 54 in attack on Mali army post, ISIS claims responsibility . . https://web.archive.org/web/20230607004735/https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/militants-kill-54-attack-mali-army-post-claims-responsibility-n1075721 . 2023-06-07 . live .