2013 Tessalit attack

On October 23, 2013, Katiba Salahadin militants attacked Chadian peacekeepers in the city of Tessalit, sparking a battle between the militants and Chadian and French forces. The attack was the first attack by jihadists targeting MINUSMA peacekeepers during the Mali War.

2013 Tessalit attack
DateOctober 23, 2013
Location
Tessalit, Mali
Result Chadian victory
Belligerents

MINUSMA

France		 Katibat Salahadin
Casualties and losses
2 killed
6 injured		 5 killed
1 civilian killed
3 civilians injured
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