Third Ivorian Civil War (2008-2009)

The Third Ivorian Civil War (December 2008 to September 2009) was a conflict in the Ivory Coast (Fr: Côte d'Ivoire).

=History=

Battle of Abidjan
The Battle of Abidjan (28 December 2008 - 14 January 2009) was a 17-day battle fought between French Union Army forces and New Popular Army rebels during the Third Ivorian Civil War. Amphibious and heliborne landings of French Union troops on 28 December seized the airport and over the next few days the French Union forces pushed into the city and the port. Several days of house-to-house fighting saw the New Popular Army militia driven from the city.

Battle of Route A5
The Battle of Route A5 (12-13 March 2009) was a battle fought during the night of 12-13 March 2009 between French Union Army forces and New Popular Army rebels. The rearguard action by 3rd Company of the 11th Foreign Legion Infantry Regiment saw 64 legionnaires holding back a force of over 500 rebels. The company commander, LTN Ortoli, was awarded the Médaille militaire, and five legionnaires were awarded the Croix de guerre des théâtres d'opérations extérieurs.

Battle of Tengréla
The Battle of Tengréla (28 April - 9 May 2009) was an 11-day battle between French Union Army forces and New Popular Army rebels.

Battle of Korhogo
The Battle of Korhogo (7-9 September 2009) was a two day battle between French Union Army forces and New Popular Army rebels.