Nouakchott raid (1976)

Nouakchott raid (Side A vs Polisario Front) took place in 1976 during Western Sahara War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1976
• Date: 9 June 1976
• Era: Contemporary
• Conflict: Western Sahara War
• Side B: Polisario Front
• Commanders (A): Moktar Ould Daddah, Col. Ahmed Ould Bouceif, Lt-Col. Mohammed Khouna Ould Heydallah
• Commanders (B): El-Ouali Mustapha Sayed
• Casualties: 4 killed, +10 injured (side A), 100–200 killed (Polisario Front)
• Outcome: Mauritanian victory First president of SADR El-Ouali Mustapha Sayed killed Polisario fighters were pushed back by Mauritanian army Polisario failed overthrow of the regime of Moktar Ould Daddah
• Coordinates: 18.100°, -15.950°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Nouakchott raid · Wikidata entry