Attack on Mali army camp leaves 14 soldiers dead

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.