Djiboutian–Eritrean border conflict

The Djiboutian–Eritrean border conflict between the forces of Djibouti and Eritrea occurred between June 10 and June 13, 2008. It was triggered by tension which began on April 16, 2008, when Djibouti reported that Eritrean armed forces had penetrated into Djibouti and dug trenches on both sides of the border. The crisis deepened when armed clashes broke out between the two armed forces in the border area on June 10, 2008. During the conflict, France provided logistical, medical and intelligence support to Djibouti, but did not participate in direct combat.

2008 Djiboutian–Eritrean border conflict

Map of the Djibouti–Eritrea border
DateJune 10–13, 2008
Location
Ras Doumeira border region between Djibouti and Eritrea on the Red Sea Coast (12°42′30″N 43°8′0″E)
Result

Indecisive

  • Eritrean forces seize territory from Djibouti in April 2008 but withdraw in June 2008 after clashes between Eritrean and Djiboutian forces.
  • Qatari peacekeeping forces are deployed to monitor the disputed area.
  • Djibouti accused Eritrea of occupying the disputed area in June 2017, following the departure of Qatari peacekeepers.
Belligerents
 Eritrea  Djibouti
Supported by:[a]
 France
Commanders and leaders
Isaias Afewerki
Sebhat Ephrem		 Ismail Omar Guelleh
Ougoure Kifle Ahmed
Casualties and losses
100 killed
267 captured
21 defected[b]
 44 killed
55 wounded
4 captured

a Logistical, medical and intelligence support only.

b No official figures from Eritrean sources.
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