Battle of Ben Guerdane (2016)

Battle of Ben Guerdane (Islamic State in Libya & Ansar al-Sharia (Tunisia) vs Tunisia & Tunisian Army & Tunisian National Guard & Police Force and Customs Officials) took place in 2016 during Islamic State insurgency in Tunisia.

Battle facts

• Year: 2016
• Date: 7 March 2016
• Era: Contemporary
• Conflict: Islamic State insurgency in Tunisia
• Side A: Islamic State in Libya, Ansar al-Sharia (Tunisia)
• Side B: Tunisia, Tunisian Army, Tunisian National Guard, Police Force and Customs Officials
• Commanders (A): Various
• Commanders (B): Habib Essid, Beji Caid Essebsi, Farhat Horchani, General Ismaïl Fathali, Samir Naqi
• Casualties: 35–55 killed 52 captured (side A), 13 killed 14 wounded (side B)
• Outcome: Tunisian victory
• Coordinates: 33.133°, 11.216°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of Ben Guerdane · Wikidata entry