Incident Summary:

03/16/2014: An explosive device detonated near a United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) vehicle of Chadian peacekeepers in Kidal city, Kidal region, Mali. At least four soldiers were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to Al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM).

GTD ID:
201403160039

When:
2014-03-16

Country:
Mali

Region:
Sub-Saharan Africa

Province/administrative
region/u.s. state:

Kidal

City:
Kidal

Attack Information
Type of Attack (more) Bombing/Explosion
Successful Attack? (more) Yes
Target Information (more)
Target Type: Government (Diplomatic)
Name of Entity United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA)
Specific Description Chadian Peacekeepers
Nationality of Target International
Additional Information
Hostages No
Ransom No
Property Damage Yes
Extent of Property Damage Minor (likely < $1 million)
Value of Property Damage Unknown
Weapon Information
Type Sub-type
Explosives Land Mine
Weapon Details
A roadside landmine was used in the attack.
Additional Information
Suicide Attack?No
Part of Multiple Incident?No
Criterion 1 (more) Yes
Criterion 2 (more) Yes
Criterion 3 (more) Yes
Doubt Terrorism Proper (more) No
Perpetrator Group Information
Group Name Claimed Responsibility
Al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) No
Perpetrator Statistics
Number of Perpetrators Unknown
Number of Captured Perpetrators 0
Casualty Information
Total Number of Casualties 0 Fatalities / 4 Injured
Total Number of Fatalities 0
Number of U.S. Fatalities 0
Number of Perpetrator Fatalities 0
Total Number of Injured 4
Number of U.S. Injured 0
Number of Perpetrators Injured 0
Sources
"Four Chadian soldiers injured by a mine north," MaliJet, March 16, 2014.
"Mauritanian Source Reports Al-Qa'ida Activities in Northern Mali, Tunisia, Libya," Radio Sahara FM, March 17, 2014.