Published: January 28, 2018 12:00:02 | Updated: January 30, 2018 12:28:19
A Malian Armed Forces patch worn by a soldier is pictured during the regional anti-insurgent Operation Barkhane in Tin Hama, Mali, October 19, 2017. (REUTERS)
At least 14 soldiers have been killed and 17 wounded after some unidentified gunmen overran a military camp near Timbuktu in northern Mali early on Saturday, two army officers said.
One of the sources said armed men attacked the post in Soumpi around 6 am (0600 GMT).
Two enemies were also killed in the ambush, reports Reuters citing locals.
The search is still on for those missing.
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