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Bourem
Commune and town in Gao Region, Mali / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Bourem is a commune and small town in the Gao Region of northeastern Mali. The town sits on the left bank of the River Niger.
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Bourem | |
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Commune and town | |
![]() Bourem | |
Coordinates: 16°57′12″N 0°21′14″W | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Gao Region |
Cercle | Bourem Cercle |
Area | |
• Total | 6,294 km2 (2,430 sq mi) |
Population (2009 census)[2] | |
• Total | 27,486 |
• Density | 4.4/km2 (11/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT) |
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It was the site of an attack by the Permanent Strategic Framework for Peace, Security, and Development (CSP-PSD) on the Malian Armed Forces and their Wagner Group allies on 12 September 2023.