Operation Barkhane

August 1, 2014 – November 9, 2022 · Sahel

Result Failure of French forces in suppressing jihadists

France led a counter-insurgency operation against Islamist groups in the Sahel with troops in Mali, Niger, Chad and other states. France ended the operation in 2022 after tensions with Mali's military rulers.

Al-Qaeda in Islamic Maghreb

France and allies

Mali

Other

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Strength and losses

Strength
6,000
Killed
2,800

France Strength 3,000 · Killed 53

Estonia Strength 95 · Wounded 6

Sweden Strength 150

Strength
5,500
Wounded
2