source: Armee Francaise; AFP
actor1: Military Forces of France (2017-)
actor2: Islamic State (West Africa) - Greater Sahara Faction
location: Ekrafane
notes: On 28 October 2020, French and Nigerien forces engaged presumed ISGS militants in battle in the area of Ekrafane (Abala, Tillaberi). French Ministry of the Armies announced that several tens of ISGS militants were killed in a series of engagements. Media reports said that around thirty were killed during operations between October 24 - 29. Fatalities split across four events.