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2022-10-19 Africa North

Three UN Peacekeepers Killed, Three Injured in Mali Attack

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Posted by trailing wife 2022-10-19 00:00|| || Front Page|| [14 views ] Top
File under: al-Qaeda in North Africa

#1 I think this is northeast enough to be Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISGS) territory — the rest of northern Mali being Al Qaeda in the Magreb (AQIM) /JNIM territory — but after searching the internet I’ve managed to thoroughly confuse myself. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.

Posted by trailing wife 2022-10-19 12:30|| 2022-10-19 12:30|| Front Page Top

#2 It is confusing isn't it. My guess would be JNIM since they're the ones blew up UN convoys for being 'invading forces' earlier too. Better equipped than the IGS, the JNIM have been hitting military posts, depots, all through Mali. I think it's about getting control of where the gold deposits are. Just my two rupees.

Posted by Dron66046 2022-10-19 12:58|| 2022-10-19 12:58|| Front Page Top

#3 Bless you, Dron. I do my best, but I’ve never had the kind of mind that naturally thinks in terms of connection webs, territory maps, and endless, cascading details.

Posted by trailing wife 2022-10-19 13:17|| 2022-10-19 13:17|| Front Page Top

#4
The peacekeepers were on a mine search and detection patrol

It appears they located one.

Posted by jpal 2022-10-19 14:44|| 2022-10-19 14:44|| Front Page Top

#5 jpal, there's a saying in the Navy: Any ship can be a minesweeper. Once.

Posted by Rambler in Virginia 2022-10-19 18:51|| 2022-10-19 18:51|| Front Page Top

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