Death Toll From Jihadist Attack on Mali Army Camp Rises to at Least 100
The September 10 assault on the Dioura camp by JNIM militants is now estimated to have killed twice as many soldiers as first reported.
The death toll from a September 10, 2026 attack by JNIM jihadists, linked to al-Qaeda, on a Malian army camp in Dioura, in the Mopti region, has risen, according to France 24.
Several sources say at least 100 Malian soldiers were killed, twice the initial estimates gathered in the field, France 24 reported.
Dozens of other soldiers were taken prisoner by the jihadists, according to the report.
Sources
- Mali : au moins 100 militaires tués le 10 septembre à Dioura — France 24 — Français
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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