Battle of Halai 1894
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Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 15 December 1894 – 18 December 1894 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1894 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | Eritrea | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Africa | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Scramble for Africa | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Akkele Guzay, Italian Empire | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 15.0556, 39.2621 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Halai, or the Battle of Halay, which took place in December 1894 was a battle between an Eritrean rebel force under Bahta Hagos and the Italian army.
In the 1890s, Ethiopia began plotting an insurrection in Italian-held Eritrea to push back against Italian encroachment on the country and to liberate the people from Italian imperialism.
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