Fourth Battle of Gao

Fourth Battle of Gao
Part of Northern Mali conflict
Date 20–22 February 2013 (2 days) Location Gao, Mali Result French-Malian Victory[1]
Belligerents
Mali  France  Niger	MOJWA Al-Mourabitoun
Commanders and leaders
Mamadou Samaké El Hadj Ag Gamou Bruno Bert	Hamada Ould Mohamed Kheirou
Strength
1000 200, 2 Gazelle helicopters 500	40
Casualties and losses
5 wounded 2 wounded	16 killed 2 prisoners

The Fourth Battle of Gao was fought in the city of Gao on 20–22 February 2013, during the Northern Mali Conflict. It was an attempt by rebel MOJWA forces to retake the city. The attempt was repelled by Malian government forces with the support of troops from France and Niger.