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Fall of Andéramboukane 2012

Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate. Wikidata lists more than one location for this battle; the first is shown.

Key facts

Date26 January 2012Wikidata
Year2012Wikidata P585 (point in time)
EraPost-1945 (1946 onwards)derived from year
LocationNigerNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentAfricaNatural Earth
War / conflictMali WarWikidata P361
Coordinates15.4225, 3.0233Wikidata P625

About the battle

On 26 January 2012, the city of Andéramboukane was attacked by MNLA rebels. In its statement, the MNLA says that after three hours of fighting, its fighters have captured the majority of Malian soldiers, and the city, including a lieutenant and a chief warrant officer. They further claimed to have seized three armored vehicles and ammunition.

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Location

15.4225, 3.0233 · Niger

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