Niger: jihadist attack kills 16 soldiers

A jihadist attack killed 16 Nigerien soldiers in the Tillabéri region.

Published 7sem2 sources✓ ConfirmedImportantupdated 6j

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The attackers, linked to Islamist armed groups, targeted a military convoy.

The Nigerien army is strengthening its security operations in the area.

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