Battle of Djicoroni

On February 8, 2013, fighting broke out between the Red Berets of Mali's 33rd Parachute Commando Regiment and the Green Berets in the military camp in Djicoroni, Bamako, Mali. The Red Berets supported the regime of Amadou Toumani Touré, who was overthrown in a coup led by Amadou Sanogo and supported by the Green Berets in 2012.

Battle of Djicoroni
Part of Mali War
DateFebruary 8, 2013
Location
Djicoroni, Bamako, Mali
Result Green Beret victory
Belligerents
33rd Parachute Commando Regiment (Red Berets)

Malian Ministry of Defense

Casualties and losses
2-6+ killed
13+ injured (mostly civilians)
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