| 2024 Bamako attacks | |
|---|---|
| Part of the Mali War and the Islamist insurgency in the Sahel | |
 The Modibo Keita International Airport in 2019 | |
| Location | multiple locations in Bamako, Mali |
| Coordinates | 12°38′21″N 8°0′10″W / 12.63917°N 8.00278°W |
| Date | 17 September 2024 |
| Target | Malian security personnel, civilians |
Attack type | Shooting, arson |
| Deaths | 81–100+ |
| Injured | 255+ |
| Perpetrator | Jama'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. About 100 people were killed and more than 255 others were injured.[1] The Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM), an Islamist militant group affiliated with al-Qaeda, claimed responsibility.[2][3]
- ^ Egbejule, Eromo (19 September 2024). "Jihadist assault on Mali's capital killed scores of people, say security sources". The Guardian and Agence France-Presse. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
- ^ Chibelushi, Wedaeli; Njie, Paul (17 September 2024). "Al-Qaeda-linked group says it was behind Mali attack". BBC News. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
- ^ "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.