Battle of Diwaniya (2006 AD)

Battle of Diwaniya (First Battle: & Iraq & Second Battle: vs First Battle & Mahdi Army & Second Battle & Diwaniyah State) took place in 2006 AD during the Post-invasion Iraq.

Battle facts

• Year: 2006 AD
• Date: 2006-08-28
• Era: Contemporary
• Conflict: the Post-invasion Iraq
• Side A: First Battle:, Iraq, Second Battle:
• Side B: First Battle, Mahdi Army, Second Battle, Diwaniyah State
• Casualties: approx. First Battle: 23 killed (Iraq claims most were executed) Second Battle: 1 tank damagedFirst Battle: 20 killed 10 captured Second Battle: 30 killed
• Outcome: Ceasefire
• Coordinates: 31.989°, 44.925°

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