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Niger: counter terrorism operation

Type of event:
Counter-terrorism

Victims

40

Wounded

Date

December 15, 2023

What happened

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has stated that the wanted terrorist leader, Ali Kachala Kawaje; terrorists bomb expert, Machika Dan Muhammad, and 38 other fighters were killed in Niger State airstrikes.

Where it happened

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