Kwala attack

Kwala attack
Part of Mali War
Date February 28, 2024 Location Kwala, Koulikoro Region, Mali Result JNIM victory
Belligerents
Mali	Jama'at Nasr al-Islam wal Muslimin
Strength
Unknown	100+ fighters
Casualties and losses
30-32 killed (per RFI and JNIM) Several dozen wounded (per RFI) 2 hostages	Unknown

On February 28, 2024, jihadists from Jama'at Nasr al-Islam wal Muslimin attacked the Malian military camp in Kwala, a village near Mourdiah, Mali. The attack was the first suicide car bombing by the group since 2022, and was part of a campaign by JNIM to expand influence in Koulikoro Region. Over thirty Malian soldiers were killed in the attack.