- On October 20, two Malian rebels were killed by UK troops while patroling between Gao and Ménaka towns
- On October 21, five civilians were kidnapped by unknown gunmen in Blendio town
- On October 16, Nasser Al Tergui Head of the Katiba du Gourma of the Rally for the Victory of Islam and Muslims was killed by French airstrikes near Bambou
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