2007 Tezerzaït attack

On June 22, 2007, the Niger Movement for Justice attacked Nigerien government positions in Tezirzaït, Niger. The battle was the first major incident in the 2007–2009 Tuareg rebellion.

2007 Tezerzaït attack
Part of Tuareg rebellion (2007–2009)
DateJune 22, 2007
Location
Tezirzaït, Niger
Result MNJ victory
Territorial
changes
MNJ gains control of the Tezerzaït base
Belligerents
Niger Niger Movement for Justice
Strength
87 ~100
Casualties and losses
15 killed
43 injured
72 POWs
Unknown
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