source: MSF; Jeunesse Tabital Pulaaku; Sahelien; AFP; RFI; FAMAMali; Studio Tamani; UN MINUSMA; Armee Francaise; Le Monde; Menastream; AP; Reuters; Liberation (France)
actor1: Military Forces of France (2017-)
actor2: Civilians (Mali)
location: Bounti
notes: On 3 January 2021, French forces conducted an airstrike near the village of Bounti (Douentza, Mopti). The airstrike killed 19 people, including 16 civilians and 3 presumed Katiba Serma (JNIM) militants. Three civilians succumbed to their wounds later. Eight civilians were also wounded in the airstrike. The MINUSMA, French government, and local sources differ over the identity of the victims.