June 2017 Bamako attack

June 2017 Bamako attack
Location Bamako, Mali
Date 18 June 2017
Target Le Campement Kangaba
Attack type
 Hostage taking
Deaths 5

On 18 June 2017, gunmen attacked Le Campement Kangaba in Dougourakoro, east of Bamako, Mali, a luxury resort frequented by tourists. Hostages were reported to have been taken and at least 5 people are reported to have been killed, including a Franco-Gabonese civilian, a Chinese citizen and a Portuguese soldier.[1] According to an eyewitness, the attack began when a man on a motorcycle arrived at the compound and fired at the crowd. He was followed by two other assailants.[2] Security forces supported by United Nations troops managed to rescue around 60 people staying at the resort. [3] Some residents hid in a cave near the resort and managed to avoid the attackers.

Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb claimed responsibility for the attack, and Mali security minister Salif Traore confirmed it was a jihadist attack. Malian troops and France's Operation Barkhane counter-terrorist force came to the site. Four assailants were killed in the aftermath and four arrested.[4]

Casualties

Deaths by nationality
Country Number
 Mali 1
 France/ Mali 1
 France/ Gabon 1
 China 1
 Portugal 1
Total 5

See also

References

  1. ↑ "At least two killed in terror attack on luxury resort in Mali". The Independent. 18 June 2017. Retrieved 19 June 2017.
  2. ↑ "Armed men storm resort in Malian capital Bamako". Al Jazeera. 19 June 2017. Retrieved 21 June 2017.
  3. ↑ https://www.reuters.com/article/us-mali-security/al-qaeda-linked-group-claims-deadly-attack-at-mali-resort-idUSKBN1990TY
  4. ↑ "Mali attack: Gunmen kill five at tourist resort". BBC. 19 June 2017. Retrieved 21 June 2017.
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