2024 Bamako attacks

2024 Bamako attacks
Part of the Mali War
Locationmultiple locations in Bamako, Mali
Coordinates12°38′21″N 8°0′10″W / 12.63917°N 8.00278°W / 12.63917; -8.00278
Date17 September 2024
TargetMalian security personnel, civilians
Attack type
Shooting, arson
Deaths77+
Injured255+
PerpetratorJama'at Nasr al-Islam wal-Muslimin

On 17 September 2024, gunmen attacked several locations across Bamako, the capital of Mali, including police and military installations. At least 77 people were killed and more than 255 others were injured. The Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM), an Islamist militant group affiliated with al-Qaeda, claimed responsibility.[1][2]

  1. ^ Chibelushi, Wedaeli; Njie, Paul (17 September 2024). "Al-Qaeda-linked group says it was behind Mali attack". BBC News. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
  2. ^ "Jihadist Attacks In Mali Capital Killed More Than 70: Security Sources". Barron's. Agence France-Presse. 19 September 2024. Archived from the original on 19 September 2024. Retrieved 19 September 2024.

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