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Dozens Killed In Gun Attack at Niger's 'Tri-Border' Zone

At least 69 people, including a mayor, have been killed in an attack by gunmen in southwestern Niger, the government has confirmed.

AFP reports that the assault took place on November 2, 2021 at Adab-Dab, a village about 55km from Banibangou in the western region of Tillaberi, a source said.

Al Jazeera reports that the assault was the latest in Niger's "tri-border" zone with Burkina Faso and Mali, a volatile area that has been the epicentre of conflict between state forces and armed groups linked to Islamic State and Al Qaeda.

Niger: Dozens Dead in Attack By Gunmen - Govt

allAfrica, 5 November 2021

At least 69 people, including a mayor, have been killed in an attack by gunmen in southwestern Niger, the country's government has confirmed. Read more »
Niger: 'Last Two Weeks Have Been Even More Tragic Than Usual'

Agenzia Fides, 10 November 2021

"The wind is blowing in both directions. The last two weeks in Niger have been even more tragic than usual. A few days ago at least 60 farmers and a dozen soldiers were killed in… Read more »
Niger: Digital Press Briefing with U.S. Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield

State Department, 29 October 2021

Digital press briefing with U.S. Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield. Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield discussed her trip to Mali, Niger, and… Read more »
Egypt: Azhar Strongly Condemns Attack On Mosque in Niger

Egypt Online, 14 October 2021

Al Azhar strongly condemned the terrorist attack on a mosque in western Niger's Tillaberi region where ten people were killed while performing night prayer. Read more »
Niger: Statement of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission On the Terrorist Attack in Niger

African Union, 5 November 2021

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat condemns in the strongest terms the terrorist attack in Niger's southern Tillabery region that left 69 civilians… Read more »