Siege of Igueriben | |||||||
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Part of the Rif War | |||||||
Those of Igueriben die (1924). Unfinished work by Antonio Muñoz Degrain | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Riffian tribes | Spain | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Abd el-Krim | Juanito Benitez † | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
Unknown | 300 men | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
Unknown | All but 25 killed |
The siege of Igueriben was a clash between the Rif tribes of Abd el-Krim and the Spanish army, from 16 to July 21, 1921, in the Spanish base of Igueriben where they were besieged by forces of Abd el-Krim. The clash ended with the victory of Abd el-Krim's forces. wiping out the Spanish contingent.