Mali: Two MINUSMA peacekeepers killed in IED blast in Tessalit, Kidal region


Two MINUSMA peacekeepers were killed today, 17 October, when their vehicle was struck by an improvised explosive device during a search and detection patrol of mines in Tessalit, Kidal region.

This incident also resulted in 4 serious injuries among peacekeepers. Since the mission began in 2013, IEDs have claimed the lives of 74 MINUSMA personnel.

Source: MINUSMA – Twitter