Battle of Ben Guerdane (2016 AD)

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 AD during Islamic State insurgency in Tunisia.

Battle facts

• Year: 2016 AD
• Date: 2016-03-09
• 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: approx. 35–55 killed 52 captured13 killed 14 wounded
• Outcome: Tunisian victory
• Coordinates: 33.133°, 11.216°

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