EuropeFrench Soldier Dies in a Maintenance Accident in Mali, Minister SaysSavePrintFrance's Minister of Defense Florence Parly speaks during a press briefing at Karlberg Castle in Stockholm, Sweden, on Sept. 24, 2021. Claudio Bresciani/TT News Agency via ReutersReuters10/13/2021|Updated: 10/13/2021PARIS—A French soldier died in Mali on Tuesday in a maintenance accident, Minister of the Armed Forces Florence Parly said on Wednesday.The military said in a statement the serviceman died after the truck cabin fell while he was working on the vehicle’s engine.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentReutersAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesNo Evidence Alleged Bondi Terrorist Received Military Training in the Philippines, Says Security AdviserDec 17, 2025Family of Bondi Hero in Syria Says His Home Country Is Proud of HimDec 16, 2025Thailand Cuts Laos Fuel Route as Cambodia Border Conflict DeepensDec 14, 2025President’s New Air Force One Jet From Boeing Delayed AgainDec 13, 2025Related Topicsdiedcounter-terrorismFrench soldiers