source: Essor; FAMAMali; Kibaru; Xinhua; AFP; Studio Tamani; Whatsapp; AMAP
actor1: JNIM: Group for Support of Islam and Muslims
actor2: Military Forces of Mali (2020-2021)
location: Birga-Dogon
notes: On 6 October 2020, presumed JNIM militants attacked a National Guard position in Birga (Koro, Mopti). Three soldiers were killed, two vehicles destroyed, and arms and ammunition seized by the militants.