Battle

Battle of Menaka

17 Jan 2012 · 15.92° N, 2.40° E

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17 Jan 2012
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Battle
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15.92° N, 2.40° E
Description
2012 battle

First Battle of Ménaka

The First Battle of Menaka is an attack led on January 17, 2012, by armed groups of the National Movement for the Liberation of Azawad (MNLA) and marks the beginning of the Tuareg rebellion of 2012. This is the first in a series of battles aimed a capturing most of the north Mali from the army by the rebels.

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