Part of the War in Afghanistan (2001–2021) and the Helmand province campaign
Musa Qala
Date
July 17 – September 12, 2006
Location
Helmand Province, Afghanistan
Result
Inconclusive, both forces withdraw
Belligerents
United Kingdom Denmark Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Canada United States
Taliban
Commanders and leaders
Battle group: Brig. Ed Butler Garrison: Maj. Nick Wight-Boycott Maj. Lars Ulslev Johannesen Maj. Adam Jowett
Mullah Abdul Manan[1] Mullah Abdul Ghafour
Strength
Garrison: 25-170 (ISAF) 70-80 (ANP) Relief forces: up to 500[2]
N/A
Casualties and losses
7 killed[3] 7 wounded[4]
Roughly 200 confirmed killed
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The siege of Musa Qala took place between July 17 and September 12, 2006 in Afghanistan's Helmand province. A small force of International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) troops and Afghan security forces were besieged by Taliban insurgents inside the district centre of Musa Qala.
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