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Battle Of Tabankort (2014)
Between July 19 and 22, 2014, pro-government rebels from GATIA and other militias clashed with rebels from the MNLA, HCUA, and dissident MAA in Tabankort, rural Gao Region, Mali. Clashes were paused after MINUSMA intervened. Background On May 21, 2014, rebels from the National Movement for the Liberation of Azawad, the High Council for the Unity of Azawad, and the dissident faction of the Arab Movement of Azawad defeated Malian and pro-Malian forces in Kidal, effectively capturing the city. The rebels also took control of Anefif, which was abandoned by Mali. On May 24, clashes broke out in the nearby town of Tabankort, killing at least seven people, but the circumstances surrounding the clashes are unknown. The MNLA accused MOJWA of ambushing MNLA fighters, although French media reported the clashes were between pro-government and pro-rebel factions of the MAA. A few days later, new clashes broke out in Tabankort between the MNLA and pro-government MAA. On July 11, clashes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Battle Of Tabankort (2015)
Between January 16 and 20, 2015, Platform and the Coordination of Azawad Movements clashed in the town of Tabankort, Gao Region, Mali. The clashes sparked a conflict between the CMA and the Dutch contingent of MINUSMA, which led to a controversial demilitarized zone. Prelude In July 2014, fighting broke out between the pro-government militias of Platform and the rebel Coordination of Azawad Movements (CMA) coalition. Platform consists of the GATIA, the loyalist faction of the Arab Movement of Azawad (MAA) led by Yoro Ould Daha, and the Coordination of Movements and Patriotic Resistance Front (CM-FPR II), and the CMA consists of the National Movement for the Liberation of Azawad (MNLA), High Council for the Unity of Azawad (HCUA), and the MAA's dissident faction led by Sidi Ould Brahim Sidati. Following the fighting, Platform exercised control over Tabankort, and the CMA had control over the nearby town of Anefif. Both sides accused the other of looting and other abuses agains ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
