Battle of Anefis (May 2013)

Battle of Anefis (May 2013)
Part of Mali War
DateMay 17–18, 2013
Location
Anefis, Mali
Result

MNLA victory

  • MAA claims to have captured the city briefly, but is forced to abandon it
Belligerents
MNLA MAA
Casualties and losses
16 killed (per HCUA)
3 killed (per MNLA)		 19 killed (per MNLA)

Between May 17 and 18, 2013, the town of Anéfis, at the time controlled by the MNLA, was attacked by the Arab Movement of Azawad's pro-government faction. The MAA captured the town, but quickly abandoned it. The battle occurred amid high tensions between Kunta Arabs and Lemhar Arabs.