Task Force Takuba - 2020 (Boko Haram Insurgency).
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Thirteen European counties agree to form a new task force, to be called Takuba, to combat militant organisations in the Liptako region, in particular ISIL.
This is to have initial operationals cabaility in the summer of 2020 and to be fully operational by 2021.
European nations signed up include: Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Mali, the Netherlands, Niger, Norway, Portugal, Sweden and the UK.
African nations currently involved include: Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania and Niger.
The map covers the Liptako region which encompasses the Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger area.
see Aljazeera
Quiz
What does Takuba mean in Tuareg?
A) Revenge
B) Sabre
C) Peace
D) Giraffe
How many deaths were reported in the area in 2019?
A) 500
B) 4000
C) 9000
D) 14000
When is it hoped that Task Force Takuba will become fully operational?
A) 2020
B) 2021
C) 2022
D) 2023
What is the name of the current French counter insugency operation in the area?
A) Operation Barkhane
B) Operation Enduring Freedom
C) Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Initiative
D) Odyssey Lightning
How many peacekeeping troops does the United Nations currently have in Mali?
A) 1000
B) 3000
C) 9000
D) 13000
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Units (Coalition for the Sahel)
Task Force Takuba Mechanised Company
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Mechanised Infantry (4-3-6)
Task Force Takuba Special Forces Company
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Special Forces (3-2-6)
Task Force Takuba Mechanised Company
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Mechanised Infantry (4-3-6)
Task Force Takuba Special Forces Company
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Special Forces (3-2-6)
Burkina Faso Motorised Infantry Company
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Motorised (3-3-6)
Burkina Faso Motorised Infantry Company
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Motorised (3-3-6)
Chadian Security Forces Motorised Infantry Company
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Motorised (3-3-6)
Mali Motorised Infantry Company m
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Motorised (3-3-6)
Mali Motorised Infantry Company m
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Motorised (3-3-6)
Mauritania Motorised Company
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Motorised (3-3-6)
Niger Motorised Company
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Motorised (3-3-6)
Niger Motorised Company
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Motorised (3-3-6)
France Mirage
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Air (4-4-8)
France Rafale M
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Air (3-2-16)
Units (ISIL)
Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant Irregular Company
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Irregular (1-1-3)
Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant Irregular Company
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Irregular (1-1-3)
Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant Irregular Company
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Irregular (1-1-3)
Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant Irregular Company
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Irregular (1-1-3)
Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant Irregular Company
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Irregular (1-1-3)
Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant Irregular Company
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Irregular (1-1-3)
Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant Irregular Company
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Irregular (1-1-3)
Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant Irregular Company
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Irregular (1-1-3)
Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant Irregular Company
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Irregular (1-1-3)
Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant Irregular Company
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Irregular (1-1-3)
Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant Irregular Company
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Irregular (1-1-3)
Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant Irregular Company
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Irregular (1-1-3)
Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant Irregular Company m
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Irregular (1-1-6)
Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant Irregular Company m
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Irregular (1-1-6)
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Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant Irregular Company m
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Irregular (1-1-6)
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