Djiboutian–Eritrean border conflict
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The Djiboutian–Eritrean border conflict between the forces of Djibouti and Eritrea occurred between June 10 and June 13, 2008.[lower-alpha 1] It was triggered by tension which began on April 16, 2008, when Djibouti reported that Eritrean armed forces had penetrated into Djibouti and dug trenches on both sides of the border.[6] The crisis deepened when armed clashes broke out between the two armed forces in the border area on June 10, 2008.[7] During the conflict, France provided logistical, medical and intelligence support to Djibouti, but did not participate in direct combat.[4]
2008 Djiboutian–Eritrean border conflict | |||||||
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Map of the Djibouti–Eritrea border | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Eritrea |
Djibouti Supported by:[a] France[4] | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Isaias Afewerki Sebhat Ephrem |
Ismail Omar Guelleh Ougoure Kifle Ahmed | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
100 killed 267 captured[5] 21 defected[b] |
44 killed 55 wounded 4 captured | ||||||
a Logistical, medical and intelligence support only. b No official figures from Eritrean sources. |