Battle of Tezirzaït (2008)

On June 27, 2008, Nigerien forces raided a base of the Niger Movement for Justice in Tezirzaït, Niger, killing the MNJ's vice-president.

Battle of Tezirzaït (2008)
Part of the Tuareg rebellion (2007–09)
DateJune 27, 2008
Location
Tezirzaït, Niger
Result Nigerien victory
Belligerents
 Niger Niger Movement for Justice
Commanders and leaders
Unknown Acharif Ag Mohammed El Moctar 
Casualties and losses
26 killed
4 vehicles
1 MiG helicopter

Per MNJ: 3 killed, 4 injured POWs

Per Niger: 17 killed, 3 vehicles captured
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