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Defence of Iwardo
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The Defence of Iwardo (Syriac: ܥܝܢ ܘܪܕܐ - Iwardo or In wardo, Ayin Warda, Ain Wardo) was a military engagement between Ottoman authorities and Assyrian defenders led by Gallo Shabo in 1915, during the Assyrian genocide.[3][4] The pockets of resistance during the Assyrian genocide was named "Midyat Rebellion" after Midyat, the largest Assyrian town in Tur Abdin by the Ottoman authorities.
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Defence of Iwardo | |||||||
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Part of the Assyrian genocide and Midyat rebellion | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
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Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Gallo Shabo |
Ahmed Agha Salem Agha | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
6000-7000 villagers and refugees | 13,000 soldiers | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
At least 1,000 deaths with both sides losses combined |
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