source: Twitter; RFI; AMAP; Jeune Afrique; Xinhua; Mali Actu; Kibaru; Studio Tamani; AFP; Reuters
actor1: JNIM: Group for Support of Islam and Muslims
actor2: Police Forces of Mali (2013-2020) Gendarmerie
location: Sokolo
notes: On 26 January 2020, JNIM militants attacked the gendarmerie camp in Sokolo. At least twenty gendarmes and four militants were reportedly killed, at least five gendarmes were also wounded. The militants burned and swiftly took control of the camp, and carted away nine vehicles, arms, and ammunition.