WorldAfricaTerrorist attacks continue in Niger

Terrorist attacks continue in Niger

Type of event:
Terrorist/rebel/criminal assault

Victims

23

Wounded

Date

May 24, 2024

What happened

Terror attacks have intensified in Niger, with more than 20 individuals, predominantly civilians, have been killed particularly in the Tillaberi region, near the border with Mali. A violent assault was perpetrated by assailants on approximately twenty motorcycles in the village of Tabala, located about 100 kilometers east of Niamey, the capital. Furthermore, three assailants perished in the confrontation, and the authorities are looking for the others. The attack included women and children among its victims, local media reported.

Where it happened

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