2023 Bamba attack
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On October 1, 2023, rebels from the CSP-PSD attacked Malian forces in Bamba, Gao Region, Mali.
Background
Since the start of 2023, tensions had intensified between the Malian junta that took power in 2021 and the allied Wagner Group mercenaries against the Permanent Strategic Framework for Peace, Security, and Development (CSP-PSD), a coalition of the former rebel Coordination of Azawad Movements (CMA) and the pro-government Platform militias. Malian and Wagner forces attacked the town of Ber in August 2023, the first major clashes between the two groups since the signing of the Algiers Accords in 2015.[1] CSP-PSD spokesmen denounced the attack, and stated that retaliation would occur. The CSP-PSD then declared war on the Malian junta, and attacked Malian forces in Bourem, Léré, and Dioura.[2]
On September 7, 2023, jihadists from Jama'at Nasr al-Islam wal Muslimin raided the Malian military camp at Bamba in a simultaneous attack on the camp and a civilian ship in Gourma-Rharous.[3]
Attack
The CSP-PSD and CMA attacked the military camp in Bamba at 6am on the morning of October 1.[4][5] Because of the jihadist attack less than a month beforehand, most of the camp had already been pillaged or damaged.[4] Malian officials reported "intense fighting" at the camp later on the day of October 1, and the CSP-PSD claimed the capture of the military camp around the same time.[6] RFI later confirmed photographs that showed that CSP-PSD and the CMA were in control of the camp at Bamba.[7] The CSP-PSD and CMA took Malian equipment from the camp as they left.[4]
The Malian army did not release a statement on the aftermath of the attacks, including the casualties of Malian or rebel soldiers.[4] The CSP-PSD announced the deaths of twenty-five Malian soldiers during the attack along with six taken prisoner, and showcased videos of three captured VP11 vehicles and two pieces of heavy artillery. The CSP-PSD claimed that they only suffered one dead fighter and four injured fighters.[8]
Aftermath
Four days after the attack, the CSP-PSD ambushed Malian forces at the dam in Taoussa.[9] The CSP-PSD claimed the deaths of nine Malian soldiers and two taken prisoner, as well as the destruction of thirteen vehicles and twelve others captured.[8]
References
- ^ Agency, Ecofin. "Mali: Azawad Salvation Movement exits CSP-PSD, backs Transitional Government". Ecofin Agency. Retrieved 2024-04-29.
- ^ "Mali: la Coordination des mouvements de l'Azawad se dit «en temps de guerre» avec la junte". RFI (in French). 2023-09-11. Retrieved 2024-04-29.
- ^ Combats entre l'armée et les rebelles au Mali : est-ce la fin de l’accord d’Alger ?. Retrieved 2024-04-30 – via www.youtube.com.
- ^ a b c d "Mali: une position de l'armée attaquée dans la localité de Bamba, dans la région de Gao". RFI (in French). 2023-10-01. Retrieved 2024-04-30.
- ^ "Mali crisis: Fierce fighting erupts after Tuareg rebels kill 'more than 80 soldiers'". 2023-10-01. Retrieved 2024-04-30.
- ^ "L'armée malienne de nouveau engagée dans des « combats intenses » dans le nord du pays". Jeune Afrique. October 1, 2023. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
- ^ "Vidéo. Les images vérifiées d'attaques touareg dans le nord du Mali". Le Monde.fr (in French). Retrieved 2024-04-30.
- ^ a b "COMMUNIQUÉ N°: 006". CICAMAZAWAD via Twitter. October 5, 2023. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
- ^ "Les rebelles revendiquent la prise d'un nouveau camp de l'armée malienne". Voice of America (in French). 2023-10-04. Retrieved 2024-04-30.