1986 ⟶ France Launches Operation Epervier in Chad

France launches Operation Epervier (Sparrowhawk) in an effor...
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🇹🇩 Chad Achieves Independence from France

Chad becomes independent from France.⟶
Chad Achieves Independence from France (1960)
AfricaDecolonizationFranceIndependencePoliticsChadPost-ColonialismSelf-determination

🇰🇲 Comoros Gains Independence

Comoros becomes independent from France.⟶
Comoros Gains Independence (1975)
ComorosDecolonizationFranceAfricaIndependenceCold War

🇩🇯 Djibouti Gains Independence from France

Djibouti becomes independent from France.⟶
Djibouti Gains Independence from France (1977)
AfricaDecolonizationFranceIndependenceCold War

💣 Chadian–Libyan Conflict Begins

The Chadian–Libyan conflict begins over the Aouzou Strip.⟶
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

💣 US Bombs Libya in Operation El Dorado Canyon

U.S. planes bomb Libya in Operation El Dorado Canyon.⟶
US Bombs Libya in Operation El Dorado Canyon (1986)
USLibyaBombingMilitary ActionCold WarInternational RelationsTerrorism