source: Xinhua; Essor; FAMAMali; AMAP; Twitter
actor1: JNIM: Group for Support of Islam and Muslims
actor2: Military Forces of Mali (2021-)
location: Acharane
notes: On 17 October 2021, JNIM militants attacked a Malian army position in the village of Acharane (Tombouctou, Tombouctou). The soldiers repelled the attack and recovered a vehicle and weapons. One soldier was killed and four wounded, and six militants killed and several wounded. JNIM claimed responsibility.