Araouane clashes

Clashes began around the village of Araouane in Mali's Taoudénit Region, after French forces launched an attack against JNIM militants in the area. The initial and subsequent engagements were part of Operation Barkhane, the goal of which is to eliminate JNIM commanders in the region.

Araouane clashes
Part of the Mali War and Operation Barkhane
Date29 March – 6 April 2018
(1 week and 1 day)
Location
Result French victory
Belligerents
 France JNIM
Commanders and leaders
Aymen al-Chinquiti 
Said al-Maghribi 
Qouteiba Al Ansari 
Units involved
French Army
French Air Force
No specific units
Casualties and losses
None 8 killed
2 captured
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