June 2017 Bamako attack
June 2017 Bamako attack | |
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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 stationed at the resort held off the attack for several hours while awaiting reinforcements.[3] Once arrived, the United Nations troops managed to rescue around 60 people staying at the resort.[4] 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.[5]
Aftermath[]
Casualties[]
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Total | 5 |
Decorations[]
Spanish Army Commander Miguel Angel Franco Fernandez was awarded the European Union's Common Security and Defence Policy Service Medal for his efforts in defending the civilians at the hotel.[6]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ "At least two killed in terror attack on luxury resort in Mali". The Independent. 18 June 2017. Retrieved 19 June 2017.
- ^ "Armed men storm resort in Malian capital Bamako". Al Jazeera. 19 June 2017. Retrieved 21 June 2017.
- ^ "Comandante Franco: la secuencia de cómo un hombre se enfrentó a los yihadistas en bañador". El Español (in European Spanish). 2018-03-09. Retrieved 2020-05-04.
- ^ "Al Qaeda-linked group claims deadly attack at Mali resort | Reuters". Reuters. 18 June 2017.
- ^ "Mali attack: Gunmen kill five at tourist resort". BBC. 19 June 2017. Retrieved 21 June 2017.
- ^ "Comandante Franco: la secuencia de cómo un hombre se enfrentó a los yihadistas en bañador". El Español (in European Spanish). 2018-03-09. Retrieved 2020-05-04.
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