16 soldiers were killed Friday in an attack "terrorist" In western Niger
16 soldiers were killed and 23 wounded Friday in Attack "terrorist" In the west of Niger, near Mali and Burkina Faso, according to what was reported by the official news agency on Sunday.
The agency said that "A terrorist attack targeted a military detachment in Tira (Tillaberi region) and on Friday, July 17, resulted in 16 martyrs and 23 wounded, nine of whom were seriously injured.".
She added that "15 terrorists killed" In the attack.
Search operations
The agency indicated that "Searching for the enemy, combing operations, and securing the area are still continuing"
Over the past decade, Niger has witnessed bloody attacks launched by groups affiliated with Al-Qaeda and ISIS, and the military regime that took power in July 2023 has failed to contain the violence.
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