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Second Battle of Karamga

Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.

Key facts

EraDate not recorded (no reliable year in Wikidata)derived from year
LocationNigerNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentAfricaNatural Earth
Coordinates13.8356, 13.4850Wikidata P625

About the battle

On April 25, 2015, militants from the Islamic State – West Africa Province (ISWAP) attacked the Nigerien island of Karamga for the second time since the start of the year. Dozens of soldiers and civilians were killed in the battle.

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Location

13.8356, 13.4850 · Niger

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