
Reported
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.
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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 September 10 attack by the JNIM on a military camp in the Mopti region reportedly killed at least 100 people, according to several sources.

Al Qaeda-linked fighters have expanded operations into Benin since 2022, using nature reserves as logistical hubs as the country's army works to contain the threat, according to France 24.

Since 2022, fighters affiliated with Al-Qaeda have multiplied attacks and abuses in northern regions of Benin, notably using two national parks as logistical bases, according to France 24.