Battle

Fall of Timbuktu

2012 · 16.77° N, 3.00° W

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When
2012
Kind
Battle
Coordinates
16.77° N, 3.00° W
Description
Military conflict

Fall of Timbuktu

Military conflict

The Fall of Timbuktu took place during the war in northern Mali. It was one of the first clashes between the MNLA and Ansar Dine, and led to the latter taking control of the city in June 2012.

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