55 Day War

The 55-day war was a battle in the city of Huambo between the rebel forces of UNITA led by Arlindo Pena and the MPLA-led Angolan government. The 55-day war lasted between 9 January 1993 and 6 March 1993, resulting in UNITA emerging victorious and the destruction of most of the city.

55 Day War
Part of the Angolan Civil War
Date9 January 1993 – 6 March 1993
(56 days)
Location
Result UNITA victory
Belligerents

MPLA

Supported by:
 France

UNITA

Supported by:
 Zimbabwe
 Ghana
 Guinea
Commanders and leaders
João de Matos
Higino Carneiro
Jonas Savimbi
Demosthenes Amos Chilingutila
Strength
20,000 soldiers
8,000-10,000 militia
Casualties and losses
12,000 killed
40 Tanks(UNITA claim)
At least 10,000 soldiers killed
5,000 civilians
200,000 displaced
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