source: Whatsapp; Netafrique; Al Nabaa; International Crisis Group
actor1: Islamic State (West Africa) - Greater Sahara Faction
actor2: JNIM: Group for Support of Islam and Muslims
location: Nassoumbou
notes: On 16 April 2020, ISGS militants reportedly ambushed JNIM militants in the area of Nassoumbou (Nassoumbou, Soum) and Gaik Goita. ISWAP claimed to have killed 35 JNIM fighters, wounded others, and seized and damaged vehicles. A report attributed to JNIM-loyalist suggested that the ambush was repelled and ISGS fighters were left dead and wounded. Media reports stated that at least 60 fighters were killed in total. Fatalities split across two events.