Sankara is Here! Epsd. 6
Kuria Mungai
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On December 28, a Malian detachment of 14 tanks and armored cars, accompanied by 76 infantrymen, launched a daring attack on the border village of Koloko. As they advanced along the Sikasso road, Burkinabé forces intercepted them at Mahon, just 20 kilometers from the border. Mali reported one soldier killed and eight wounded in the skirmish.
In retaliation for air raids on Sikasso, the Malian Air Force struck Djibo, Ouahigouya, Tougan, and Dédougou, causing significant damage and loss of life, according to the Democratic Union of the Malian People.
Meanwhile, Burkinabé commandos launched a counteroffensive, attempting to cut off Malian forward units from their support. By the morning of December 30, a ceasefire brokered by ANAD was agreed upon by both sides.
By the time the truce took effect, Mali had occupied most of the Agacher Strip. The war resulted in over 100 Burkinabé and approximately 40 Malian soldiers and civilians killed. Both sides violated international standards by executing some of their prisoners of war. Sixteen Burkinabé and two Malian soldiers were held as POWs.
Official statistics reported 48 Burkinabé and 11 Malians killed, and Burkina Faso claimed to have destroyed four Malian tanks. The Burkinabé towns of Ouahigouya, Djibo, and Nassambou were left heavily damaged by the conflict.