An armored vehicle from the United Nations mission was struck by a mine, injuring eight peacekeepers. The United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali, MINUSMA, confirmed the incident through its official social media channels. The convoy was en route to Gao, a city located northeast of central Mali, when the blast occurred, and eight personnel were wounded and subsequently evacuated to Gao for medical evaluation and care.
MINUSMA described the attack as the third such incident against the convoy involving an improvised explosive device since the mission departed on October 31. The organization stressed the ongoing threat faced by peacekeepers as they carry out stabilizing duties in volatile areas of Mali.
On October 8, Mali’s armed forces reported a separate development, stating that they had liberated the city of Anefis and surrounding areas from terrorist groups. This announcement highlighted a shift in the security landscape within the region, with military operations continuing alongside international stabilization efforts.
Earlier updates from Mali’s army also referenced the capture of two military camps by armed groups, signaling continued insurgent activity in multiple locations. The evolving security situation underscores the fragile balance between counterterrorism efforts and stabilization missions that are meant to support civilian protection and governance in Mali.