Kwala attack

Kwala attack
Part of Mali War
DateFebruary 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.

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