Bulo Marer hostage rescue attempt (2013)

Bulo Marer hostage rescue attempt (Supported by: vs Al-Shabaab) took place in 2013 during Somali Civil War.

Battle facts

• Year: 2013
• Date: 11 January 2013
• Era: Contemporary
• Conflict: Somali Civil War
• Side A: Supported by:
• Side B: Al-Shabaab
• Commanders (A): Cap. Patrice Rebout
• Commanders (B): Abu Hafsa al Waajidi (Al-Shabaab governor of Bulo Mareer)
• Casualties: 2 commandos killed, 1 injured Hostage executed (Supported by:), 17 militants killed (French claim) (Al-Shabaab)
• Outcome: Rescue attempt failed
• Coordinates: 1.630°, 44.525°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Bulo Marer hostage rescue attempt · Wikidata entry