source: Menastream; AFP
actor1: JNIM: Group for Support of Islam and Muslims
actor2: MINUSMA: United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (2013-2020)
location: Timbuktu
notes: On April 14, presumed JNIM militants carried out a multi-pronged attack against the Timbuktu Airport which harbors MINUSMA peacekeepers and French Barkhane forces. The attack involved a mortar barrage, explosives-laden vehicles and militants including some equipped with explosive belts, the battle took place for more than three hours, at least two SVBIEDs were detonated and one immobilized. French military aviation assets were deployed from Gao and Niamey including fighter jets and helicopters carrying commandos, when the battle had ended had at least 15 militants and 1 peacekeeper been killed, 7 peacekeepers, 7 Barkhane soldiers and two civilians had also been wounded, some severely.