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OperationSearchlight

1971–

Operation Searchlight, a 1971 special operation, was fought by Bangladesh against Pakistan, resulting in an estimated 3 million civilian deaths.

Era
1971–
SIDES
2
⚔ CONFLICT SPECIAL OPERATION

OperationSearchlight

⚔ Cold War · 1945–1991 is part of this war
Provisional Government of Bangladesh Mukti Bahini Bangladesh
VS
Pakistan Armed Forces Pakistani loyalists Pakistan
Duration: Ongoing Participants: 2 countries
Overview
Sides
Chronology
Outcomes
01 / Overview
Operation Searchlight
Date
1971–present
Type
special operation
Duration
Ongoing
Participants
Bangladesh Pakistan
Parent War
Cold War
02 / Sides
Belligerents 2 participants
Bangladesh Bangladesh Primary
VS
Pakistan Pakistan Primary
📚 Sources
  1. Uppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP)
  2. Correlates of War (CoW) project
  3. Official archives and academic literature