source: Jeune Afrique; Xinhua; Telegram
actor1: JNIM: Group for Support of Islam and Muslims
actor2: Military Forces of Mali (2013-2020)
location: Dioura
notes: On March 17, Katiba Macina (JNIM) militants aboard pickup trucks and motorbikes attacked the Malian army camp in Dioura, 26 soldiers were killed and numerous wounded, the militants burned the camp and vehicles, and seized vehicles, arms, and equipment. JNIM acknowledged three dead in its ranks.