Fourth Battle of Gao

Fourth Battle of Gao
Part of Northern Mali conflict
Date20–22 February 2013
(2 days)
Location
Result French-Malian Victory[1]
Belligerents
 Mali
 France
 Niger
MOJWA
Al-Mourabitoun
Commanders and leaders
Mali Mamadou Samaké
Mali El Hadj Ag Gamou
France Bruno Bert
Hamada Ould Mohamed Kheirou
Strength
Mali 1000
France 200, 2 Gazelle helicopters
Niger 500
40
Casualties and losses
Mali 5 wounded
France 2 wounded
16 killed
2 prisoners

The Fourth Battle of Gao was fought in the city of Gao on 20–22 February 2013, during the Northern Mali Conflict. It was an attempt by rebel MOJWA forces to retake the city. The attempt was repelled by Malian government forces with the support of troops from France and Niger.