Battle of Ouraren (2011)

The Battle of Ouraren was fought between Niger and the Islamic State on 12 June 2011.

Battle
On June 12, 2011, in Ouraren, 80 kilometers from Arlit, a patrol of the Nigerien National Guard surprises a group of fighters who had come from Libya, with three stationary pick-up trucks.

Aftermath
The skirmish results in one casualty on each side, with 6 military personnel injured. The Nigerien forces seize one of the three pick-up trucks, loaded with 640 kg of explosives and 435 detonators. Additionally, they discover military uniforms and $90,000 in cash. The other two vehicles flee, pursued by the Nigerien forces.