Niger: forty-nine dead in desert humanitarian tragedy

Forty-nine Niger nationals die of thirst after a truck breakdown in the Niger desert.

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This tragedy highlights risks of Saharan migrations and transport infrastructure failures.

The incident underscores migrant vulnerability and humanitarian challenges in the region.

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