Bulo Marer hostage rescue attempt (2013 AD)

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

Battle facts

• Year: 2013 AD
• Date: 2013-01-11
• 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: approx. 2 commandos killed, 1 injured Hostage executed17 militants killed (French claim)
• Outcome: Rescue attempt failed
• Coordinates: 1.630°, 44.525°

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