source: Whatsapp; Undisclosed Source; Twitter
actor1: JNIM: Group for Support of Islam and Muslims and/or Islamic State (West Africa) - Greater Sahara Faction
actor2: MINUSMA: United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (2020-2021)
location: Tessaouafet
notes: On 26 October 2020, a MINUSMA vehicle struck an IED about 11 km west of Aguelhok, coded as Tessaouafet (Tessalit, Kidal). Three peacekeepers were severely wounded. The device was likely planted by JNIM or ISGS militants.