Takuba Task Force | |
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![]() French troops during combat operations in Gao | |
Active | 27 March 2020 – 30 June 2022 |
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Branch | Defence forces of the European Union |
Type | Special Forces |
Size | 600 troops (May 2021) |
Part of | Special Operations Command (France) |
Garrison/HQ | Gao and Menaka (Mali) |
Engagements | Mali War |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Colonel Peder (SWE) |
Notable commanders | Général de brigade aérienne Philippe Landicheff |
The Takuba Task Force was a European military task force placed under French command, established to advise, assist and accompany Malian Armed Forces, in coordination with G5-Sahel partners and other international actors on the ground.[1]
TTF operated from Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) bases located in Gao, Ansogo, Menaka and N’Djamena in Chad.[2] On 30 June 2022, the task force ended its mission in Mali during the withdrawal of French forces involved in Operation Barkhane.[3]