Battle of Kidal (2012)
| Battle of Kidal | |||||||
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| Part of 2012 Northern Mali conflict | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Mali | |||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
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Abdul Karim ag Matafa Assalat Ag Habi Iyad Ag Ghaly | El Hadj Ag Gamou | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| 500 men | Unknown | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| Unknown |
560 captured (according to Ansar Dine) unknown killed 50–169 captured | ||||||
The first battle of Kidal took place during the Mali war. On 30 March 2012, the city was captured by rebel MNLA and Ansar Dine forces.