Battle of Am Zoer

Battle of Am Zoer
Part of Chadian Civil War (2005–10)
Date June 18, 2008 Location Am Zoer, Chad Result Government victory
Belligerents
UFDD rebels UFDD-F rebels RFC rebels	Chadian National Army
Commanders and leaders
Mahamat Nouri Aboud Mackaye Timane Erdimi	Idriss Déby Itno
Casualties and losses
160–400 killed 20 captured	3 dead

The Battle of Am Zoer occurred on June 18, 2008 when the Chadian army caught up with a rebel column that had been advancing towards the capital, N'Djamena. Sudanese forces were reported to have attacked Chadian positions on the border in previous days and the rebels had been seen passing through several eastern villages. The Chadian army engaged the rebels near the town of Am Zoer and routed them killing over 150 and capturing 20. Dozens of military vehicles were also recovered and three government soldiers died.

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