Operation Barkhane

August 1, 2014 – November 9, 2022 · Sahel

France led a counter-insurgency operation against Islamist groups in the Sahel with troops in Mali, Niger, Chad and other states. France ended the operation in 2022 after tensions with Mali's military rulers.

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