First Battle of Ménaka
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This article is about the January 2012 battle. For other battles, see Battle of Menaka.
The first battle of Menaka is an attack led on January 17, 2012, by armed groups of the National Movement for the Liberation of Azawad (MNLA) and marks the beginning of the Tuareg rebellion of 2012. This is the first in a series of battles aimed a capturing most of the north Mali from the army by the rebels.[1][2]
Quick Facts Battle of Ménaka, Date ...
Battle of Ménaka | |||||||
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Part of 2012 Northern Mali conflict | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
| Mali | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Assalat Ag Habi Baye Ag Abilel | Unknown | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
unknown |
200+ troops 1 MiG-21 1 Mi-24 helicopter | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
4 wounded (according to the MNLA) several deaths some injured 4 captured 6 vehicles destroyed (according to Mali) |
1 killed (according to Mali) 2 killed 13 wounded 2 planes destroyed 200 deserted (according to the MNLA) |
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