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Fourth Battle of Gao 2013

Fourth Battle of Gao: Gao Mali 2006
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Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.

Key facts

Date22 February 2013Wikidata
Year2013Wikidata P585 (point in time)
EraPost-1945 (1946 onwards)derived from year
LocationMaliNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentAfricaNatural Earth
War / conflictMali WarWikidata P361
Coordinates16.2667, -0.0500Wikidata P625

About the battle

The Fourth Battle of Gao was fought in the city of Gao on 20–22 February 2013, during the Northern Mali Conflict. It was an attempt by rebel MOJWA forces to retake the city. The attempt was repelled by Malian government forces with the support of troops from France and Niger.

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Location

16.2667, -0.0500 · Mali

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