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Battle of Kidal (2012) 2012

Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.

Key facts

Date26 March 2012 – 30 March 2012Wikidata
Year2012Wikidata P580 (start time)
EraPost-1945 (1946 onwards)derived from year
LocationMaliNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentAfricaNatural Earth
War / conflictMali WarWikidata P361
Coordinates18.4411, 1.4072Wikidata P625

About the battle

The first battle of Kidal took place during the Mali war. On 30 March 2012, the city was captured by rebel MNLA and Ansar Dine forces.

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Location

18.4411, 1.4072 · Mali

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