source: Studio Tamani; Maliweb; Xinhua; Reuters; AFP; AMAP; aBamako; RFI; Nord Sud Journal; Mali Actu; Mali Jet
actor1: JNIM: Group for Support of Islam and Muslims
actor2: Military Forces of Mali (2013-2020)
location: Tarkint
notes: On 19 March 2020, JNIM militants assaulted the Malian army base in Tarkint (Bourem, Gao) after launching a mortar barrage. At least twenty-nine soldiers were killed, with others wounded or missing. The militants destroyed the camp, burned and seized vehicles, arms and equipment.