Battle of Khalil

Overview

The Battle of In Khalil took place on 22–23 February 2013 and was part of the first stage of the Mali War.

Overview adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Significance

The Battle of In Khalil, fought on 22–23 February 2013, formed part of the first stage of the Mali War. The engagement involved the MNLA, commanded by Bilal Ag Acherif, against MOJWA forces under Oumar Ould Hamaha, with the MAA fielding an estimated 200–300 fighters. Beyond its place in the opening phase of the conflict, the available record does not specify what the battle decided or how it altered the trajectory of the campaign.

Forces & casualties

Commanders (2)