Battle of Kidal (2012)

Battle of Kidal
Part of 2012 Northern Mali conflict
Battle of Kidal (2012) is located in Mali
Kidal
Kidal
Battle of Kidal (2012) (Mali)
Date26–30 March 2012
Location
Result Azawadian victory
Belligerents

 Azawad

 Mali
Commanders and leaders
Abdul Karim ag Matafa
Assalat Ag Habi
Iyad Ag Ghaly
El Hadj Ag Gamou
Strength
500 men unknown
Casualties and losses
unknown 560 captured
(according to Ansar Dine)
unknown killed
50-169 captured

The first battle of Kidal took place during the Mali war. On 30 March 2012, the city was captured by rebel MNLA and Ansar Dine forces.