1978Chadian–Libyan Conflict Begins

The Chadian–Libyan conflict begins over the Aouzou Strip.
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🇨🇫 Chadian Civil War Begins

The Chadian Civil War was waged between rebels and the Chadian government.
Chadian Civil War Begins (1965)
Civil WarAfricaChadPolitical InstabilityCold War

🇵🇭 Moro Conflict Begins in Philippines

The Moro conflict begins in Southern Philippines.
Moro Conflict Begins in Philippines (1968)
PhilippinesMoro PeopleConflictInsurgencyMuslimsAsiaPolitical Violence

💥 Mozambican Civil War Begins

Mozambican Civil War Begins (1977)
AfricaMozambiqueCivil WarCold War Proxy ConflictsSocialismInsurgency

🔥 Ogaden War Begins: Somalia Attacks Ethiopia

The Ogaden War begins when Somalia attacks Ethiopia.
Ogaden War Begins: Somalia Attacks Ethiopia (1977)
AfricaSomaliaEthiopiaWarCold War Proxy ConflictsSoviet UnionCuban Involvement

💣 Chadian–Libyan Conflict Begins

Chadian–Libyan Conflict Begins (1978)
AfricaChadLibyaConflictCold War Proxy ConflictsTerritorial Dispute

🇫🇷 France Launches Operation Epervier in Chad

France launches Operation Epervier (Sparrowhawk) in an effort to repulse the Libyan invasion of Chad.
France Launches Operation Epervier in Chad (1986)
FranceChadLibyaMilitary InterventionAfricaCold WarConflict