location: Sevare
notes: On 7 August 2015, gunmen attacked a Malian military site in Sevare (Mopti, Mopti). The attack was repelled and the gunmen instead stormed and sieged a hotel, taking several hostages. Malian military forces intervened to free the hostages and clashed with the militants, reportedly with the help of French military forces. The clashes continued until the next day. 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: 9