Capture of Lubumbashi (1997 AD)

Capture of Lubumbashi (Side A vs AFDL) took place in 1997 AD during First Congo War.

Battle facts

Year: 1997 AD
Date: 1997-04-09
Era: Contemporary
Conflict: First Congo War
Side B: AFDL
Commanders (A): Peneloa Molan, Nsimba Kinene, Nsau Nzuzi
Commanders (B): Ntambo Mutchaïl, Sylvain Mbumba
Outcome: Victory of AFDL and allies
Coordinates: -11.664°, 27.483°

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Capture of Lubumbashi (1997 AD)

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