Battle of N'Djamena (1979)

The Battle of N'Djamena in 1979 also called First Battle of N'Djamena was fought between government forces loyal to the President Malloum and FAN rebels led by Prime Minister Habre. After three days of street fighting in N'Djamena, Sudan mediated the conflict between the two parties. After three days of negotiations Malloum and Habre agreed to a ceasefire.

For other battles that occurred in N'Djamena, see Battle of N'Djamena.
Battle of N'Djamena (1979)
Part of the Chadian Civil War (1965–1979)
Date12 February 1979 - 15 February 1979
Location
N'Djamena, Chad
Result Ceasefire agreement
Belligerents
FAN rebels Government of Chad
Commanders and leaders
Hissène Habré Félix Malloum
Casualties and losses
Several thousand civilians killed
Unknown number of military casualties
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