2013 Islamists rebels ambush of Chadian soldiers in the Adrar des Ifoghas mountains
Battle of Tigharghâr
Part of the Northern Mali conflict
Date
12 March 2013
Location
Adrar des Ifoghas, Mali
Result
Chadian victory[1]
Belligerents
Chad
AQIM
Commanders and leaders
Oumar Bikimo Issakh Abdallah Adam†
unknown
Casualties and losses
1 soldier killed 1 injured
6 killed 5 captured
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A party of Islamists rebels ambushed a squadron of Chadian soldiers during a "clean-up operations" in the Adrar des Ifoghas mountains. Heavy gunfire was exchanged between the two leading to a brief standoff. A soldier was killed by a stray bullet during the confrontation that also led to the deaths of six rebels. A pick-up truck was taken with five Islamists.[1][2]
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