source: FAMAMali
actor1: Unidentified Armed Group (Mali)
actor2: Military Forces of Mali (2021-)
location: Timbuktu
notes: On 8 December 2021, unknown gunmen opened fire against a Malian army vehicle in the town of Timbuktu (Tombouctou, Tombouctou). Soldiers returned fire and immobilized the vehicle and seized a weapon, ammo carrier, and documents. The gunmen escaped. There were no casualties.