location: Sevare
notes: On 8 August 2015, clashes between the militants and Malian and French forces continued for the second day to free the hostages under siege in a hotel in Sevare (Mopti, Mopti). In the course of the siege, 17 people were killed, including 5 militants, five soldiers, and foreign civilians, including UN employees. Al Mourabitoune claimed responsibility and authorities believe the newly formed Katiba Macina may have been involved. Fatalities are split across two events.
target_text: location: Sevare, fatalities: 8