Battle of Radda (2013 AD)

Battle of Radda (Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula & Ansar al-Sharia vs Popular Committees & Local police) took place in 2013 AD during Al-Qaeda insurgency in Yemen.

Battle facts

• Year: 2013 AD
• Date: 2013-04-27
• Era: Contemporary
• Conflict: Al-Qaeda insurgency in Yemen
• Side A: Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, Ansar al-Sharia
• Side B: Popular Committees, Local police
• Commanders (A): Tariq al-Dhahab
• Commanders (B): Majid al-Dhahab
• Casualties: approx. One killed, three woundedTwo policemen killed Two tribesmen killed, two wounded
• Outcome: Tribal victory Ansar al-Sharia withdraws from Radda Yemeni government releases 15 imprisoned militants, including Nabil al-Dahab
• Coordinates: 14.340°, 44.909°

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