Battle of Goumakoura

Battle of Goumakoura
Part of the 2012 Tuareg rebellion
Battle of Goumakoura is located in Mali
Segou
Segou
Battle of Goumakoura (Mali)
Date24 February 2012
Location
near Segou, Mali
Result Mali victory
Belligerents

 Mali

 Azawad

Commanders and leaders
Mali Takini Ag Intikane Azawad Bouna Ag Attiyoub
Azawad Rhissa Ag Akli
Strength
Several thousand soldiers
(according to the MNLA)
2 brigades
Casualties and losses
1 killed
3-6 wounded
(according to Mali)
30 killed
2 tanks destroyed
6 vehicles destroyed
(according to the MNLA)
4 killed
3 wounded
(according to the MNLA)
7+ killed
20+ wounded
(according to Mali)

The battle of Goumakoura took place during the Tuareg rebellion of 2012. On February 24, 2012, a military camp of the Malian army was attacked by the MNLA. The attack was however repelled.


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