Battle of Niafunké
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On 31 January, at approx. 6:45 A.M, the Malian military cantonment in Niafunké comes under attack by elements of the MNLA. The military camp located in the town undergoes a fierce assault by rebels. A Malian soldier is reported killed. Next military reinforcements nearby are called in for assistance but are ambushed by rebels. After several hours of a standoff the MNLA relinquishes siege of the camp. Military casualties were 4 dead, and 6 wounded. The dead included a Malian army captain. Five MNLA members were killed. Two civilian students also died during the battle by stray bullets.
2012-01-31T00:00:00Z
2012-01-31T00:00:00Z
2012 Battle of Niafunké
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| Type | Subtype | Date | Description | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| event | armed conflict | Niafunké attack | armed conflict | Wikidata | |
| event | armed conflict | 2012 | Battle of Niafunké | battle | Wikidata |