source: Studio Tamani; Essor; Jeune Afrique; Bamada; Whatsapp; AFP; Mali Actu; aBamako; AMAP; AP; Berger sahelien infos; RFI; Kibaru; Pinal (Mali); Reuters; Kisal
actor1: JNIM: Group for Support of Islam and Muslims
actor2: Private Security Forces (Mali)
location: Ngaina
notes: On 25 March 2020, presumed Katiba Macina (JNIM) militants attacked the delegation of main opposition leader Soumaila Cisse of the URD party in Ngaina, between Sarafere and Koumeira (Niafunke, Tombouctou). Two guards were injured in an exchange of fire, with one later dying from his injuries. Soumaila Cisse and five of his associates were taken captive by the militants and brought to an unknown destination. The attack occurred during campaigning for the legislative elections in the Niafunke Cercle. The militants reportedly demanded the release of imprisoned militant leaders and payment of a ransom.