source: Undisclosed Source; Armee Francaise; AFP
actor1: Military Forces of France (2017-)
actor2: JNIM: Group for Support of Islam and Muslims and/or Islamic State (West Africa) - Greater Sahara Faction
location: Koutougou
notes: On 17 January 2021, French helicopters opened fired against a suspected JNIM or ISGS convoy in the area of Koutougou (Koutougou, Soum). At least ten militants were killed and ten motorcycles destroyed.