Battle of Tabarde

Battle of Tabarde
Part of the Mali War
Date 3–5 June 2018 (3 days) Location Tabarde, Ménaka Region, Mali Result GATIA / MSA victory
Belligerents
GATIA MSA	ISIL Islamic State in the Greater Sahara
Commanders and leaders
El Hadj Ag Gamou	Amat Ag Assalate † Almahmoud Ag Akawkaw (POW)
Casualties and losses
3 killed, 3 wounded	6+ killed, dozens wounded or captured

The Battle of Tabarde was fought over three days from 3 to 5 June 2018, between ISIL militants and a Tuareg coalition that consisted of the Imghad Tuareg Self-Defense Group and Allies (GATIA) and the Movement for the Salvation of Azawad (MSA).