Siege of Igueriben

Siege of Igueriben
Part of the Rif War

Those of Igueriben die (1924). Unfinished work by Antonio Muñoz Degrain
Date16 – 21 July 1921
Location
Igueriben, three miles from Annual, Morocco
Result Rifian victory
Belligerents
Riffian tribes Spain
Commanders and leaders
Abd el-Krim Juanito Benitez †
Strength
Unknown 300 men
Casualties and losses
Unknown 275 killed

The siege of Igueriben was a clash between the Rif tribes of Abd el-Krim and the Spanish army, from 16 to July 21, 1921, in the Spanish base of Igueriben where they were besieged by forces of Abd el-Krim. The clash ended with the victory of Abd el-Krim's forces. wiping out the Spanish contingent.

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