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Niger's Armed Forces Eliminate Over 100 Terrorists in Southwestern Region: Reports

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MOSCOW, (Sputnik) – The Nigerien military conducted an anti-terrorism operation in the southwestern part of the country, local broadcaster RTN reported on... 19.09.2024, Sputnik Africa

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Niger's armed forces have eliminated more than 100 terrorists and have also destroyed important enemy material resources in the southwestern Tillaberi region, the broadcaster said.The Nigerien armed forces lost five soldiers, and 27 troops were wounded, RTN noted. The country's authorities expressed condolences to the families of the dead and wished a speedy recovery to the injured.The Tillaberi region, which borders Burkina Faso and Mali, reportedly suffers regular attacks blamed on an affiliate of the Islamic State terrorist group (IS, banned in Russia).

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Niger's Armed Forces Eliminate Over 100 Terrorists in Southwestern Region: Reports

09:57 19.09.2024 (Updated: 11:20 19.09.2024)

© Photo X / @ArmeesNigerThe Niger Armed Forces are conducting a major national military exercise called "Tarhanakal" in the Tillia area, Tahoua region, in partnership with their counterparts from AES member countries (Burkina Faso and Mali) as well as those of Chad and Togo.

The Niger Armed Forces are conducting a major national military exercise called Tarhanakal in the Tillia area, Tahoua region, in partnership with their counterparts from AES member countries (Burkina Faso and Mali) as well as those of Chad and Togo. - Sputnik Africa, 1920, 19.09.2024

MOSCOW, (Sputnik) – The Nigerien military conducted an anti-terrorism operation in the southwestern part of the country, local broadcaster RTN reported on Thursday.

Niger's armed forces have eliminated more than 100 terrorists and have also destroyed important enemy material resources in the southwestern Tillaberi region, the broadcaster said.

The Nigerien armed forces lost five soldiers, and 27 troops were wounded, RTN noted. The country's authorities expressed condolences to the families of the dead and wished a speedy recovery to the injured.

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The Tillaberi region, which borders Burkina Faso and Mali, reportedly suffers regular attacks blamed on an affiliate of the Islamic State terrorist group (IS, banned in Russia).