Conflict & Security
Sources say more than 50 Malian soldiers killed near Anefis
Local and military sources said at least 50 Malian soldiers were killed in an attack by Tuareg separatists and jihadists while leaving the northern strategic town of Anefis. A local elected official close to Mali's ruling junta said the toll was provisional and extremely heavy, with more than 50 soldiers killed and at least 24 prisoners. The official said it was the deadliest attack suffered by the Malian army in years.
Update
The attack was reported as occurring while Malian soldiers were leaving the northern strategic town of Anefis.
The attackers were described as Tuareg separatists and jihadists.
A local elected official close to the ruling junta said more than 50 soldiers were killed and at least 24 were taken prisoner.
The official described the toll as provisional and said it was the deadliest attack suffered by the Malian army in years.
Source note: AFP news report published on 19 July 2026 at 09:17:15 UTC.
Uncertainty notes
The toll was described as provisional.
The source did not name the specific groups involved.
The source did not provide an official statement from Mali's army or ruling authorities.
Source
AFP news report published on .