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ID Month Day Year ISO Country UN INGO ICRC NRCS and IFRC NNGO Other Nationals killed Nationals wounded Nationals kidnapped Total national staff Internationals killed Internationals wounded Internationals kidnapped Total international staff Total victims Gender Male Gender Female Gender Unknown Means of attack Attack context Location Latitude Longitude Motive Actor type Actor name Details Verified Source
753 Oct 4 2007 ML Mali 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 3 Kidnapping Unknown Unknown 16.7719091 -3.0087272 Economic Unknown Unknown 1 INGO national staff and 2 national staff of partner NGOs were abducted. Found after a 3-day search and released, the vehicle was stolen Archived Archived
889 Nov 25 2009 ML Mali 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 Kidnapping Raid Public location 15.9167 2.4 Political Non-state armed group: Global Al-Qaeda 1 INGO International staff kidnapped from hotel by al-Qaeda group looking to exchange for release of 4 prisoners. Released in Feb 2010. Archived Media
1626 Dec 13 2013 ML Mali 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 Unknown Unknown Unknown 15.075763 -7.519128 Economic Unknown Unknown An NGO humanitarian worker was killed by unknown robbers. Yes Official Report
1928 Jan 27 2014 ML Mali 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 Shooting Combat/Crossfire Public location 16.247142 -0.005494 Incidental Police or paramilitary Security Forces A national staff member was shot and killed by security forces who were engaging the crowd with small arms fire at a demonstration. His role in the demonstration is unknown since he lived in the vicinity. Yes Focal Point
1648 Feb 8 2014 ML Mali 0 0 4 0 1 0 0 0 5 5 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 5 Kidnapping Ambush Road 16.304936 -0.024646 Political Non-state armed group: Regional The Movement for Oneness and Jihad in West Africa (MUJAO) Four ICRC staff members and a veterinarian from another aid organization were kidnapped by MUJAO, a jihadist militant group, while traveling from Kidal to Gao. UPDATE: All five were rescued on 17 April 2014 by French troops near Timbuktu; they are in good health. Yes Media
1654 Feb 26 2014 ML Mali 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 Roadside IED Ambush Road 18.434638 1.416614 Incidental Non-state armed group: Unknown Not applicable Two local INGO staff were injured when their vehicle drove over an improvised explosive device (IED) on the road. Both have been hospitalized but are in stable condition. Yes Official Report
1758 May 29 2014 ML Mali 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 Roadside IED Ambush Road 16.416951 -3.666631 Incidental Non-state armed group: Unknown Not applicable Two INGO workers were killed when a roadside IED detonated. Yes Official Report
1962 Mar 9 2015 ML Mali 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 2 2 0 0 Shooting Raid Public location 12.665771 -7.972909 Unknown Non-state armed group: Regional Al-Murabitoun An attacker and his accomplice opened fire at La Terrasse restaurant in Bamako. Two UN munitions experts were critically injured in the attack and evacuated for medical treatment. They are in stable condition. Some reports suggest that Al-Murabitoun claimed responsibility for the attack. Yes Official Report
1906 Mar 30 2015 ML Mali 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 1 Shooting Ambush Road 17.570692 -3.996166 Political Non-state armed group: Unknown Not applicable A Malian Red Cross volunteer was ambushed by MUJAO while driving an aid truck from Goa to Niamey. Armed militants opened fire on the vehicle and shot the volunteer, who died. Another volunteer--the passenger--was wounded in the attack. The extent of the passenger's injuries is currently unknown. MUJAO allegedly stated that the INGO was attacked because it is "working for the enemy" Yes Official Report
1977 May 21 2015 ML Mali 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 Shooting Combat/Crossfire Unknown 16.247142 -0.005494 Incidental Non-state armed group: National Unknown Clashes between anti-government armed groups resulted in the death of one INGO staff member and a number of civilians (not counted). Yes Official Report
2007 Sep 21 2015 ML Mali 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 Shooting Ambush Road 16.757495 -2.998881 Unknown Unknown Unknown Two armed men on motorcycles shot at a private vehicle whose driver was a national staff member of an INGO. He was seriously injured in the attack but was able to reach a clinic. Yes Official Report
2083 Apr 16 2016 ML Mali 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 3 Kidnapping Ambush Road 19.11 1.75 Political Non-state armed group: Unknown Not applicable Three ICRC staff members were kidnapped as they were leaving Abeibara. The aid workers were released on the 20th of April. They were reportedly abducted by Ansar Dine. Yes Media
2283 May 30 2016 ML Mali 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 Shooting Raid Office/compound 16.266667 -0.047987 Political Non-state armed group: Unknown Not applicable One international contractor working for a UN agency was killed during an armed attack by small arms fire. A group of assailants had attacked the compound hosting the UN staff members. Yes Focal Point
2202 Dec 24 2016 ML Mali 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 Kidnap-killing Individual attack Home 16.261765 -0.028839 Political Non-state armed group: Regional Al-Qaeda (affiliated) An INGO director was kidnapped from her home on December 24th, 2016 in Gao. She is a dual national of French and Swiss origin. On March 1st, 2018, a video released by Al-Qaeda affiliated group, Jama'a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin (JNIM), briefly shows the aid worker in a propaganda video. According to a close family member, the aid worker's health appears to have declined since the last image of her was released in 2017. In May 2021 Malian Forces confirmed her body was identified. Yes Media
2218 Jan 4 2017 ML Mali 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 Shooting Individual attack Public location 16.263981 -0.027987 Unknown Unknown Unknown One security guard working for the ICRC was shot and killed during an altercation with two men on a motorcycle in Gao. Yes Official Report
2492 Mar 11 2017 ML Mali 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 2 1 0 1 Shooting Individual attack Unknown 16.263981 -0.027987 Political Unknown Unknown One Malian Red Cross driver was killed and one international Red Cross delegate was shot and wounded on March 11th in Gao. Yes Focal Point
2465 Jun 19 2017 ML Mali 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 Complex attack Raid Public location 12.616598 -7.902098 Political Non-state armed group: Regional Al-Qaeda (affiliated) One aid worker was killed during a complex terrorist attack on a popular tourist retreat in Yirimandio. Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb later claimed responsibility for the attack. Gunmen killed five people in the attack. Four of the assailants were killed as well and four others were arrested. According to reports, thirty-two guests were rescued. Yes Focal Point
2469 Aug 22 2017 ML Mali 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 2 2 0 0 Shooting Ambush Road 16.766589 -3.002561 Political Unknown Unknown A UN vehicle en route from the airport to the city center was targeted by small arms fire from another vehicle. One international staff member was wounded in the arm and the chest. The driver was injured in the chest. Both were transferred to the hospital with serious injuries. Yes Focal Point
2318 Aug 24 2017 ML Mali 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 Unknown Individual attack Home 14.487428 -4.197463 Economic Unknown Unknown One male INGO staffer was killed in his hotel room in the Mopti region of central Mali. His personal items were missing from the hotel room where he was found. The perpetrators of the attack are currently unknown. Yes Official Report
2435 Oct 22 2017 ML Mali 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 Kidnapping Ambush Road 17.570692 -3.996166 Unknown Unknown Unknown Two national INGO staff members were kidnapped while they were traveling in a vehicle. No further information is available about this incident from the reporting agency, Yes Focal Point
2489 Nov 25 2017 ML Mali 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 Bodily assault Individual attack Office/compound 15.919256 2.39243 Economic Unknown Unknown One INGO national staff member was brutally assaulted at the organization's compound in Menaka, Mali. Items were stolen after the attack. The staff member had to be medically evacuated for treatment and then travel outside of the country for additional medical support. Yes Focal Point
2600 Feb 8 2018 ML Mali 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 Kidnapping Ambush Road 14.99845 -2.95453 Incidental Non-state armed group: Unknown Not applicable One national INGO staff member was abducted by a Non-State Armed Group and released two days later after local negotiations took place. The abduction occurred while the staff member was on-route in a vehicle to his destination in the Douentza region. Yes Focal Point
2553 Mar 22 2018 ML Mali 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 4 4 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 4 Kidnapping Unknown Public location 15.296896 -7.184023 Unknown Non-state armed group: Unknown Not applicable Four NGO aid workers were abducted in Dialloube?, Mopti Region by alleged jihadist assailants. The workers were released unharmed after 21 days. Yes Media
2697 Apr 19 2018 ML Mali 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 4 0 0 0 0 4 1 2 1 Bodily assault Ambush Road 16.083333 -1.75 Economic Unknown Unknown While travelling in Gourma Rharous District, 4 national INGO staff members (1 male, 2 female, 1 unknown) received blunt force trauma injuries when they were robbed on the highway. The staff members received medical attention for their injuries, and there is no further information available at this time regarding the criminal perpetrators. Yes Focal Point
2410 May 13 2018 ML Mali 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 Shooting Ambush Road 14.52371 -4.118498 Unknown Non-state armed group: Unknown Not applicable Four INGO staff members traveling in an unmarked vehicle were fired upon by an armed group in the Mopti region, approximately three miles (five kilometers) east of Sambere village. Two of the aid workers were wounded and needed to be medically evacuated. Yes Official Report
2511 Aug 2 2018 ML Mali 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 Kidnapping Ambush Road 15.210744 -1.988153 Unknown Unknown Unknown One INGO national staff member was abducted by armed gunmen while he was traveling on public transportation in the Douentza Cercle, Boni-Monodoro axis. He was released unharmed on August 4th. Yes Official Report
2550 Sep 3 2018 ML Mali 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 Kidnapping Raid Home 12.35216 -7.986576 Unknown Non-state armed group: Unknown Not applicable On September 3 the head of a national NGO was kidnapped from in front on his home in Kalaban Koura, Bamako, by unkown perpetrators posing in uniform. After a police operation the victim was released on September 9 and treated for minor injuries. Pending Media
2541 Nov 12 2018 ML Mali 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 0 9 9 9 0 0 Vehicle-born IED Raid Public location 16.28348 -0.04271 Political Non-state armed group: Regional Group to Support Islam and Muslims (GSIM) 9 international UN demining contractors were among those wounded after a vehicle-borne suicide attack by the Group to Support Islam and Muslims (GSIM), exploded in a residential area of Gao. One of the staff members was seriously hurt even though they all required medical attention. Two other UN peacekeepers were killed and 16 others (including the aid workers) were hospitalized. Yes Focal Point
2971 Jan 23 2019 ML Mali 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 Bodily assault Ambush Road 16.2716694 -0.04472 Political Non-state armed group: Unknown Not applicable One INGO national staff member was assaulted and injured after a group of 7 people were ambushed at an illegal checkpoint in Mamadou Talatou, Gao. Yes Focal Point
2972 Feb 8 2019 ML Mali 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 Kidnapping Ambush Road 14.4842997 -4.18296 Political Non-state armed group: Unknown Not applicable 3 male INGO national staff members were kidnapped by an armed group in the area while travelling through Mopti region. They were held for 5 days then released. Yes Focal Point
2656 Apr 18 2019 ML Mali 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 3 Kidnapping Ambush Road 15.083333 -2.666667 Unknown Unknown Unknown On April 17 between the towns of Douentza and Boni in Kerena village, 2 INGO staff members and 1 local NGO (all national staff) were kidnapped by unknown armed men. The NGO staff member was released days later on April 22, and the INGO staff were released on July 31 (3.5 months later). Yes Official Report
2731 Jul 6 2019 ML Mali 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 4 0 4 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 4 Roadside IED Ambush Road 16.6 -4.466667 Unknown Unknown Unknown 4 national NGO staff members were injured when their vehicle hit a road-side IED or possible landmine between Ehabak and Zouerat Elhamar, 10 km east of Razelma Commune, Timbuktu Region. The injured staff members were evacuated to a hospital for treatment, and the vehicle was severely damaged. Information about the group linked to the explosive is unknown at this time. Yes Official Report
2745 Jul 26 2019 ML Mali 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 Kidnapping Ambush Road 15.216667 -0.3 Economic Criminal Unknown An INGO vehicle travelling between Ansongo and Tessit, 25 km north of Tessit village, was ambushed by unknown armed men. The criminals stole the INGO rented SUV, robbed the passengers, and abducted the INGO driver. The driver was released the following day. Yes Official Report
2755 Aug 3 2019 ML Mali 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 Kidnapping Unknown Unknown 14.465 -3.306111 Unknown Non-state armed group: Unknown Not applicable Two INGO staff members working in Sangha Commune, 35 km north-east of Bandiagara town, were reportedly kidnapped by an unknown armed group. Both were released the following day on August 04. Yes Official Report
2867 Aug 5 2019 ML Mali 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 Rape/sexual assault Ambush Road 15.9181995 2.4022 Economic Criminal Unknown One national female NGO staff member was sexually assaulted after being stopped by a criminal group on the road in Menaka. She received medical attention after the assault. Yes Focal Point
2764 Aug 19 2019 ML Mali 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 Other Explosives Unknown Unknown 16.953333 -0.353889 Unknown Unknown Unknown One national staff member of a local NGO in Bourem town, Bourem Cercle, Goa, was injured by a grenade explosion. Yes Official Report
2782 Sep 17 2019 ML Mali 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 4 0 0 0 0 4 1 0 3 Kidnapping Ambush Road 15.077148 -2.684227 Unknown Non-state armed group: Subnational Fulani Three INGO staff and their driver were reportedly ambushed by suspected Fulani militants between Dansa and Dallah villages, at 25 km and 35 km east of Douentza town. The armed perpetrators kidnapped all four in the vehicle, but released everyone the following day unharmed. Information about motive is unavailable at this time. Yes Official Report
2781 Sep 27 2019 ML Mali 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 2 Kidnapping Ambush Road 15.294713 -1.559076 Unknown Unknown Unknown Three national INGO personnel, two staff and a driver, were kidnapped along with their vehicle. Unknown armed assailants riding motorcycles ambushed the INGO vehicle near Wally village, 20 km east of Hombori town, Douentza cercle. Further information is not available at this time. Yes Official Report
2785 Oct 13 2019 ML Mali 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 Kidnapping Ambush Project site 14.140653 -5.016219 Unknown Unknown Unknown 2 INGO national male staff were abducted from Sahouna village, Mopti, by a group of armed individuals. They were released on November 13, 2019. Yes Official Report
2869 Dec 16 2019 ML Mali 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 4 0 0 0 0 4 4 0 0 Kidnapping Raid Project site 15.3683996 -4.2628002 Political Non-state armed group: Unknown Not applicable Four male national INGO staff members were kidnapped when unknown radical militants raided their project site in Youwarou. Yes Focal Point
3187 Jan 30 2020 ML Mali 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 6 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 6 Kidnapping Ambush Road 15.375 -4.2625 Political Non-state armed group: Unknown Not applicable 6 national INGO staff members were kidnapped by an unknown militant group in Youwarou, Mopti. Information on their whereabouts is unknown. Yes Focal Point
3221 Feb 1 2020 ML Mali 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 Kidnapping Ambush Road 14.651944 -4.069722 Political Unknown Unknown An INGO contracted driver and his assistant were kidnapped while transporting food between Kounari and Severe. They were held for 4 days. Yes Focal Point
3179 Mar 9 2020 ML Mali 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 Bodily assault Raid Office/compound 16.089722 -3.235278 Economic Unknown Unknown Two INGO national male staff members were injured after being assaulted when unknown perpetrators raided an organisation field guest house at night. Yes Focal Point
2926 Apr 11 2020 ML Mali 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 4 4 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 4 Kidnapping Ambush Road 15.822778 -3.698611 Unknown Unknown Unknown Four national staff members of a local NGO, one contracted were reportedly kidnapped in Oraya, Niafunke. They were released 2 weeks later. Yes Official Report
3180 May 11 2020 ML Mali 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 Shooting Combat/Crossfire Road 15.279167 -5.552778 Incidental Host state Malian Armed Forces (FAMA) One INGO national male staff was injured after Malian Armed Forces fired at the humanitarian vehicle at a checkpoint in Nampalari, Niono, Segou. Yes Focal Point
3034 Jun 9 2020 ML Mali 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 2 Kidnapping Ambush Road 14.633333 -3.233333 Political Unknown Unknown 2 NGO staff members and their driver were kidnapped by unknown gunmen from an inter-community meeting on peace in Mopti, at the Maison des jeunes de Baye. Their whereabouts are unknown. Yes ACLED
3007 Jun 10 2020 ML Mali 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 2 1 1 0 Kidnapping Unknown Unknown 14.683333 -6.016667 Political Non-state armed group: Regional JNIM Militia Two INGO staff members were kidnapped in Diabaly commune by an NSAG, due to reports a female staff was allegedly not complying with a dress code imposed by the armed group. They were released after 3 weeks. Yes Official Report
3066 Jun 16 2020 ML Mali 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 Kidnapping Ambush Road 15.1322 0.6795 Unknown Unknown Unknown One NGO vehicle driver was kidnapped in Karou village, Gao after his vehicle was ambushed by unknown gunmen. The other staff in the vehicle were left, but the driver was taken along with the NGO vehicle. Yes Media
3046 Jun 20 2020 ML Mali 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 Kidnapping Ambush Road 14.068333 -3.081389 Unknown Unknown Unknown Three INGO national male staff were reportedly kidnapped along with two vehicles a few kilometers outside of Koro, Mopti. The perpetrators ambushed the aid convoy, released the female staff, and kidnapped the male staff with two drivers. Further information on their whereabouts or the perpetrators is unknown. Yes Media
3080 Jul 6 2020 ML Mali 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 Kidnapping Ambush Road 15.659444 0.501667 Unknown Unknown Unknown Two INGO staff members were reportedly kidnapped in Ansongo town, Goa. They were released two days later. Yes Media
3038 Jul 21 2020 ML Mali 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 Kidnapping Ambush Road 15 -2.95 Unknown Unknown Unknown One national NGO staff member was reportedly abducted while traveling between Boni and Douentza in Mopti. Further information on their whereabouts is currently unknown. Yes Official Report
3204 Jul 23 2020 ML Mali 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 Bodily assault Ambush Road 13.333 -4.417 Incidental Non-state armed group: Unknown Not applicable One INGO driver was injured by broken glass after their vehicle, travelling on the Bandiagara-Bankass road, was hit by crossfire between national forces and unknown militants. Yes Focal Point
3241 Jul 27 2020 ML Mali 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 Kidnapping Ambush Road 15.756984 -4.221508 Economic Unknown Unknown 2 UN national staff members were kidnapped after their boat travelling on the river between Mopti and Timbuktu carrying food was ambushed by unknown armed men. They were released 3 days later. Yes Focal Point
3067 Aug 8 2020 ML Mali 0 0 0 0 5 0 1 0 4 5 0 0 0 0 5 5 0 0 Kidnapping Ambush Road 14.35 -3.611111 Economic Non-state armed group: Regional JNIM Militia A convoy of NGO trucks transporting food were travelling 25 km south-west of Bandiagara, when they were ambushed by unknown armed elements near the Parou/Songobia bridge. The aid convoy was forced by the militants to drive to Diallo village. The drivers apprentice was shot and killed and the remaining 4 staff members were kidnapped and released on August 15, 2020. Yes Official Report
3086 Sep 3 2020 ML Mali 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 Bodily assault Ambush Road 14.31401 -2.86074 Political Non-state armed group: Subnational Dan Na Ambassagou Militia One driver with an INGO was attacked by Dan Na Ambassagou militia, preventing the aid group from conducting humanitarian activities between Douma and Petaka, Mopti. Reports indicate the driver was severely beaten. Yes ACLED
3107 Nov 6 2020 ML Mali 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 Kidnapping Ambush Public location 14.222222 -4.493333 Unknown Non-state armed group: Unknown Not applicable Two national NGO staff members were reportedly kidnapped while travelling by boat on the Niger river near Kouakourou, approximately 35 km north of Djenne town, Kewa commune, Djenne cercle, Mopti region. Reports assign unknown extremist militants as likely perpetrators. Further information on their whereabouts is currently unknown. Yes Official Report
3122 Nov 23 2020 ML Mali 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 Kidnapping Ambush Road 15.838014 0.302793 Unknown Unknown Unknown Several aid workers from an INGO were kidnapped by unknown perpetrators while travelling between Ansongo and Gao. They were all released the same day (not counted here) except one national staff which was held until the following day. Yes ACLED
3148 Jan 5 2021 ML Mali 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 3 0 0 0 0 3 2 1 0 Bodily assault Ambush Road 14.778889 -3.258889 Political Non-state armed group: Unknown Not applicable One marked INGO ambulance transporting patients near Deh village in Mopti, was attacked by a group of unknown armed men. After the ambulance was stopped, the 3 staff on board and the 3 patients were assaulted and detained in the hot sun for several hours before being allowed to continue. During the detention, one patient succumbed to his wounds. Yes Official Report
3192 Feb 24 2021 ML Mali 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 4 0 0 0 0 4 4 0 0 Kidnapping Unknown Unknown 14.495833 -4.198611 Unknown Non-state armed group: Unknown Not applicable Four INGO male staff members were reportedly kidnapped by unknown armed men in Central Mali. Their whereabouts is currently unknown. Pending Media
3267 Mar 2 2021 ML Mali 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 Kidnapping Ambush Road 15.1675 -4.431111 Political Non-state armed group: Regional JNIM Militia Two INGO staff members were kidnapped while carrying out humanitarian duties in Dogo town, Mopti, by JNIM militia who accused them of not obtaining authority. The were released 3 days later. Yes Media
3284 Apr 6 2021 ML Mali 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 Kidnapping Ambush Road 16.714722 -0.258611 Unknown Unknown Unknown One NGO vehicle driver was ambushed and kidnapped in Taboye, Goa. His whereabouts are unknown. Yes ACLED
3316 May 31 2021 ML Mali 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 0 0 3 2 0 1 Kidnapping Ambush Road 14.946667 -3.893333 Unknown Non-state armed group: Regional JNIM Militia 3 NGO staff were kidnapped near Konna town by JNIM militia. Yes ACLED
3337 Jun 7 2021 ML Mali 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 8 0 0 0 0 8 5 3 0 Kidnapping Unknown Unknown 16.266667 -0.05 Unknown Non-state armed group: Regional Islamic State in West Africa (ISWA) Eight INGO staff, including 3 females, were reportedly abducted in Hourara village from the INGO health centre, Gao. Yes Official Report
3333 Jun 21 2021 ML Mali 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 0 0 3 1 2 0 Kidnapping Ambush Road 14.455556 -4.918056 Unknown Non-state armed group: Regional JNIM Militia At least 3 NGO staff members (exact number unknown) were abducted after being ambushed traveling in Toguere Coumbe commune, Mopti, by JNIM militants. Their whereabouts are unknown. Yes Official Report
3336 Jun 24 2021 ML Mali 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 Kidnapping Ambush Road 16.35 -3.25 Unknown Non-state armed group: Unknown Not applicable Two INGO male staff members in a COVID vaccine team were kidnapped by unknown extremists in Kirchamba village in Dire circle. Yes Official Report
3342 Jun 27 2021 ML Mali 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 Kidnapping Ambush Road 14.432946 -4.449935 Unknown Unknown Unknown One NGO staff member was kidnapped travelling 56km NE of Tenekou, Mopti. His whereabouts are unknown. Yes Official Report
3374 Jul 3 2021 ML Mali 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 2 Kidnapping Ambush Road 13.885512 -3.585389 Unknown Non-state armed group: Regional JNIM Militia Three national NGO workers were reportedly kidnapped by JNIM militia while traveling between Diallassagou and Bankass. Their whereabouts are currently unknown. Yes ACLED
3373 Jul 8 2021 ML Mali 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 3 Kidnapping Ambush Road 13.917 -4.459 Unknown Non-state armed group: Regional JNIM Militia 3 national staff of an INGO were reportedly kidnapped by JNIM militia near Kera town Tenenkou, Mopti. Their whereabouts is unknown. Yes ACLED
3353 Jul 13 2021 ML Mali 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 4 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 4 Kidnapping Ambush Road 14.041944 -6.061667 Unknown Non-state armed group: Unknown Not applicable 4 INGO staff members were kidnapped by an unknown NSAG travelling 34 km south of Niono near Heremakono in Segou region. They were released with their vehicles the following day. Yes Official Report
3372 Jul 18 2021 ML Mali 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 Kidnapping Unknown Unknown 15.3533 0.7607 Unknown Non-state armed group: Regional Islamic State in West Africa (ISWA) One Togolese Christian INGO aid worker was kidnapped with two other civilians in the town o Benta, Ansongo, by presumed ISWAP militants. Their whereabouts is currently unknown. Yes ACLED
3410 Aug 13 2021 ML Mali 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 Kidnapping Ambush Road 15.851944 -2.786111 Economic Unknown Unknown One NGO driver was kidnapped by unknown gunmen in the village of Bambara Maoude, Tombouctou. Yes ACLED
3402 Sep 10 2021 ML Mali 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 Kidnapping Raid Project site 13.812763 -3.635591 Political Non-state armed group: Unknown Not applicable One INGO staff member was kidnapped from the INGO health clinic 38km SW of Bankass by unknown armed elements, for allegedly not informing the group of their presence in the area. The staff was released 5 days later. Yes Official Report
3432 Sep 17 2021 ML Mali 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 Shooting Ambush Road 14.35 -3.611111 Unknown Non-state armed group: Regional JNIM Militia One NGO staff member was shot and killed during an ambush and motorcycle theft by JNIM militia members in Tila, Bandiagara. Yes ACLED
3420 Oct 7 2021 ML Mali 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 Shooting Ambush Road 14.533333 -4.1 Economic Unknown Unknown One INGO staff member was shot and killed in an armed robbery where his motorcycle was stolen in Sevare, Mopti. Yes Official Report
3436 Oct 7 2021 ML Mali 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 Kidnapping Ambush Road 14.580754 -6.047603 Unknown Non-state armed group: Regional JNIM Militia Two NGO staff members were reportedly kidnapped with their vehicle in Niono, Segou. Yes ACLED
3474 Dec 2 2021 ML Mali 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 Shooting Ambush Road 14.35 -3.611111 Political Non-state armed group: Regional JNIM Militia One NGO staff member was killed after his vehicle was ambushed in Tile village, Mopti. Yes ACLED
3461 Dec 28 2021 ML Mali 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 Kidnapping Raid Home 15.659444 0.501667 Unknown Unknown Unknown One INGO international staff member was kidnapped from his home in Ansongo, Goa. They were released several days later. Yes Official Report
3476 Dec 29 2021 ML Mali 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 Kidnapping Unknown Unknown 15.659444 0.501667 Unknown Unknown Unknown One NGO staff member was kidnapped by unknown perpetrators and later released on January 3, 2022. Yes ACLED
3480 Jan 11 2022 ML Mali 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 Kidnapping Unknown Unknown 15.916667 2.4 Unknown Unknown Unknown One INGO male staff member was kidnapped in Menaka Gao on January 11, and escaped his captors on January 13. Yes Official Report
3841 Jan 26 2022 ML Mali 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 Bodily assault Individual attack Public location 15.916667 2.4 Unknown Unaffiliated Civilian One male INGO national staff was beaten and injured in the street by a civilian in Menaka, Gao. Yes Focal Point
3486 Jan 28 2022 ML Mali 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 Kidnapping Ambush Road 14.456027 -3.850029 Unknown Non-state armed group: Unknown Not applicable Two INGO staff members were reportedly kidnapped by unknown armed extremists while travelling between Bandiagara and Sevare, Mopti. There whereabouts is currently unknown. Yes Official Report
3735 Feb 8 2022 ML Mali 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 5 0 0 0 0 5 4 1 0 Kidnapping Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Four male and one female INGO national staff were kidnapped for several days by an unknown armed group in Mali. Yes Focal point
3842 Feb 19 2022 ML Mali 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 Bodily assault Individual attack Home 16.266667 -0.05 Economic Criminal Not applicable Two INGO national aid workers were injured during a robbery by criminals in their home in Gao. Yes Focal Point
3745 Feb 22 2022 ML Mali 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 Bodily assault Ambush Road 14.455556 -4.918056 Political Non-state armed group: Unknown Not applicable Two national male INGO aid workers were kidnapped by unknown armed men who asked them what were they doing in the zone and who gave them permission to enter. The aid workers were released on February 26. Yes Focal Point
3646 May 12 2022 ML Mali 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 9 0 0 0 0 9 0 0 9 Kidnapping Raid Project site 15.3682 -5.3663 Unknown Non-state armed group: Unknown Not applicable 9 INGO staff members were kidnapped by unknown armed elements in Kolima, Segou. They were released after 31 hours. Yes Focal Point
3571 May 19 2022 ML Mali 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 Kidnapping Ambush Road 14.3294 -2.479 Unknown Non-state armed group: Unknown Not applicable Two INGO staff members were kidnapped with their vehicle while travelling in Omo village, 15km NE of Koro. They were released twelve days later. Six other aid workers were also abducted and released on the same day (not counted). Yes Official Report
3570 May 21 2022 ML Mali 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 1 Kidnapping Ambush Road 16.133889 -3.748611 Unknown Non-state armed group: Unknown Not applicable Two INGO staff were kidnapped 7km from Tonka town by unknown armed individuals. The passenger was released after one day and the driver remained in captivity. Yes Official Report
3567 Jun 1 2022 ML Mali 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 2 2 0 0 Shooting Ambush Road 14.45 -11.433333 Political Non-state armed group: Unknown Not applicable Two Red Cross staff members (Malian and Dutch Societies) were shot and killed in an ambush by an unknown armed group near Kayes. The aid workers were travelling in a clearly marked humanitarian organisation vehicle. Yes Official Report
3609 Jul 7 2022 ML Mali 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 Shooting Ambush Road 18.438889 1.408333 Unknown Unknown Unknown One INGO staff member was shot and injured after his civilian vehicle was caught in an armed attack as it left Kidal town. Yes Official Report
3640 Oct 11 2022 ML Mali 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 Shooting Ambush Road 12.245416 -5.542464 Unknown Non-state armed group: Unknown Not applicable Two INGO staff members were shot and injured during a road ambush by unknown extremists 20km south-west of Koutiala town. Yes Official Report
3711 Oct 17 2022 ML Mali 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 2 0 0 2 Kidnapping Individual attack Public location 15.0696183 0.3750455 Unknown Non-state armed group: Regional Islamic State in West Africa (ISWA) Two INGO aid workers were abducted by militants of the Islamic State in Western Africa in the village of Hourara, Ansongo, Gao. A health worker was also abducted during the incident (not counted). Yes ACLED
3668 Nov 16 2022 ML Mali 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 Kidnapping Ambush Road 14.194491 -3.593977 Unknown Non-state armed group: Regional JNIM Militia One INGO national health worker was kidnapped by JNIM militants between Bandiagara and Bakass, Mopti region. A driver and another health worker were also kidnapped and released later (not counted). Yes ACLED
3744 Nov 26 2022 ML Mali 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 Bodily assault Individual attack Road 12.639167 -8.002778 Economic Unknown Unknown One international UN worker was robbed and injured while riding a moto-taxi at night in Bamako. Yes Focal Point
3682 Nov 30 2022 ML Mali 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 Kidnapping Ambush Road 16.0872 -1.2639 Unknown Non-state armed group: Regional JNIM Militia Two volunteer aid workers were abducted by JNIM Militia between Adiora and Gossi, Gourma-Rharous, Tombouctou. The workers were released on the 1 of December. Yes ACLED
3673 Dec 6 2022 ML Mali 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 4 4 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 4 Kidnapping Ambush Road 14.017772 -10.143067 Unknown Non-state armed group: Regional JNIM Militia Four NGO staff were kidnapped by suspected JNIM militants between Kotouba and Nafadji villages, Kita commune, Kayes region. No release information is available. Yes ACLED
3663 Dec 8 2022 ML Mali 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 Kidnapping Ambush Public location 14.533333 -4.1 Unknown Non-state armed group: Unknown Not applicable One NGO security guard was abducted in Sevare, Mopti, by unidentified armed men driving an ambulance. His whereabouts is currently unknown. Yes Official Report
3700 Dec 10 2022 ML Mali 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 Landmine Individual attack Road 14.801016 -6.018967 Incidental Unknown Unknown One NGO health worker was killed due to an IED mine explosion detonated by motorcycles on the main road in Dogofry, Niono, Segou. Two civilians were injured in the blast. Yes Official Report
3675 Dec 19 2022 ML Mali 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 Bodily assault Individual attack Project site 16.281698 -0.039104 Unknown Unknown Unknown One logistician of an INGO was kidnapped at the compound of the organization by armed men in Gao city. The worker was released on the 23rd of December. Yes Official Report
3690 Jan 3 2023 ML Mali 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 Kidnapping Ambush Road 14.406469 -3.758317 Unknown Non-state armed group: Regional JNIM Militia Two INGO national aid workers were kidnapped by suspected JNIM militants near Kori Village, Mopti region. They were released 3 days later. Yes Media
3686 Jan 6 2023 ML Mali 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 Bodily assault Individual attack Public location 16.264757 -0.030315 Economic Unknown Unknown One national staff of an INGO was injured in a machete attack when resisting an armed robbery in Gao City. Yes Official Report
3694 Jan 10 2023 ML Mali 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 Unknown Raid Public location 15.961187 2.421273 Unknown Non-state armed group: Regional Islamic State in the Greater Sahara One national INGO was injured during an attack by the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISGS) in Inagam village, in Menaka, Gao region. Yes Official Report
3702 Jan 23 2023 ML Mali 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 Kidnapping Individual attack Road 15.926541 2.340131 Economic Unknown Unknown One UN agency doctor was kidnapped by unknown armed actors in Menaka, Gao. The doctor was released on February 2. Yes Official Report
3718 Mar 4 2023 ML Mali 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 2 0 0 2 Kidnapping Ambush Road 17.4297279 -0.220513 Unknown Unknown Unknown Two ICRC aid workers were kidnapped by unknown actors between Gao and Kidal, Gao region. The aid workers were released on the 19th of March. Yes Official Report
3857 Jun 9 2023 ML Mali 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 Kidnapping Ambush Road 14.65 -1.78333 Unknown Non-state armed group: Regional JNIM Militia One national NGO worker was abducted by suspected JNIM militia men in Niangassagou village, Mopti. Yes ACLED
3878 Jul 5 2023 ML Mali 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 Kidnapping Ambush Road 16.4417 -3.4355 Unknown Non-state armed group: Regional JNIM Militia One NGO consultant was kidnapped by JNIM militants along with a vehicle in Bintagoungou village, Tombouctou region. Yes ACLED
3914 Aug 5 2023 ML Mali 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 Kidnapping Ambush Road 16.733333 -3.733333 Unknown Non-state armed group: Regional JNIM Militia One national NNGO contractor was abducted by JNIM militiamen along with a vehicle in Bintagoungou, Goundam, Tombouctou. His whereabouts remain unknown. Yes ACLED
3915 Aug 6 2023 ML Mali 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 Kidnapping Ambush Road 15.931111 -3.99 Unknown Non-state armed group: Regional JNIM Militia One national NGO staff was kidnapped along with two vehicles by JNIM Militia in Niafounke, Tombouctou. His whereabouts remain unknown. Yes ACLED
4002 Sep 2 2023 ML Mali 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 Shooting Ambush Road 16.7535444457296 -3.02944909315556 Incidental Unknown Unknown Two national INGO aid workers suffered injuries during a shooting to the public boat they were onboard in Toumbouctou. Yes Official Report
4057 Sep 4 2023 ML Mali 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 2 Kidnapping Ambush Road 16.028530 0.125613 Economic Unknown Unknown An INGO aid worker, driver, and NNGO staff were kidnapped during an ambush of their vehicle by unknown armed men between Gao and Ansongo. The kidnappers asked for a ransom for their release. Yes Focal Point
4108 Sep 7 2023 ML Mali 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 Shooting Ambush Road 16.949444 -1.748056 Incidental Non-state armed group: Regional JNIM Militia One female INGO staff member was killed when her civilian transportation boat came under fire between Gao and Tombouctou, by the NSAG JNIM. 63 other civilians were killed (not counted here). Yes Focal Point
3925 Sep 7 2023 ML Mali 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 Kidnapping Ambush Road 16.04839 0.11128 Unknown Criminal Unknown One NNGO aid worker was abducted by unknown armed people on the road between Kobé and Bara, Gao region. He was released on September 12. Yes Official Report
3949 Oct 9 2023 ML Mali 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 Kidnapping Ambush Road 16.3484078 -2.8084585 Unknown Non-state armed group: Regional JNIM Militia Two NGO health workers were kidnapped by JNIM militants between Gourma-Rharous and Tombouctou, Tombouctou region, during an ambush. Another civilian was also kidnapped (not counted). Yes ACLED
3967 Nov 6 2023 ML Mali 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 Shooting Ambush Road 15.882298 0.242321 Unknown Unknown Unknown One INGO aid worker was shot and killed when unknown armed men attacked a humanitarian vehicle on the road between Ansongo and Gao. Yes Official Report
3981 Nov 6 2023 ML Mali 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 Shooting Ambush Road 15.93013 0.21518 Unknown Unknown Unknown One national NGO aid worker was killed and another was wounded when unknown armed men attacked their vehicle in Gargouna town, Gao. Yes ACLED
3973 Nov 28 2023 ML Mali 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 4 4 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 4 Kidnapping Ambush Road 14.437285 -4.890678 Unknown Non-state armed group: Regional JNIM Militia Four NGO aid workers were abducted by JNIM militiamen between Tenenkou and Ke-Macina, Mopti region. Two vehicles were sized during the incident. Yes ACLED
3974 Nov 29 2023 ML Mali 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 Kidnapping Ambush Road 16.59268 -3.447089 Unknown Non-state armed group: Regional JNIM Militia One NGO aid worker was kidnapped by allegedly JNIM militants between Goudam and Tombouctou. The aid worker was released the next day. Yes ACLED
3990 Jan 2 2024 ML Mali 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 Kidnapping Unknown Unknown 18.433333 1.4 Unknown Police or paramilitary PMC Wagner One aid worker from the National Red Cross was kidnapped by alleged members of the PMC Wagner Group in Kidal. Pending Official Report
4019 Jan 20 2024 ML Mali 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 Bodily assault Individual attack Unknown 12.6125616 -7.9741559 Economic Unknown Unknown One UN driver was injured by unknown armed men on motorcycles who robbed his personal belongings in Magnambougou Fasso Kanu, Bamako. Pending Official Report
4081 Feb 12 2024 ML Mali 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 6 6 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 6 Kidnapping Ambush Road 14.093175 -3.079219 Unknown Non-state armed group: Regional JNIM Militia Six aid workers were kidnapped along with their partners by JNIM militants between Koro and Yoro, Mopti. Their whereabouts remain unknown. Pending ACLED
4230 Jul 12 2024 ML Mali 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 Unknown Unknown Unknown 16.711967 -0.259123 Unknown Unknown Unknown Two INGO aid workers were killed by unknown armed men in Taboye town, Gao. Pending Media
4266 Aug 12 2024 ML Mali 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 Kidnapping Unknown Unknown 18.439622 1.401357 Unknown Non-state armed group: Regional Wagner One INGO health worker was kidnapped by allegedly Wagner members in Kidal. The aid worker was released on August 14. Pending Media
4340 Oct 14 2024 ML Mali 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 Shooting Unknown Project site 15.279167 -5.552778 Unknown Unknown Unknown An unknown number of INGO aid workers were injured during an attack from unknown armed men in Nampalari, Niono, Segou. Some goods were stolen during the attack. The INGO suspended programs in the area after the incident. (Defaulted to two aid workers) Pending ACLED
Total 19 145 10 7 77 0 20 41 171 232 4 14 8 26 258 112 13 133