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Niger to Create Anti-Terrorist Self-Defense Groups in Line With Burkina Faso

Niger to Create Anti-Terrorist Self-Defense Groups in Line With Burkina Faso

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Niger to Create Anti-Terrorist Self-Defense Groups in Line With Burkina FasoThe latest Council of Ministers approved the launch of this unit, modeled after... 01.04.2026, Sputnik Africa

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Niger to Create Anti-Terrorist Self-Defense Groups in Line With Burkina FasoThe latest Council of Ministers approved the launch of this unit, modeled after Burkina Faso's Volunteers for the Defense of the Homeland.Name: Domol Leydi (in Fulfulde)Objective: To strengthen the fight against terrorism by involving local populations.Missions: Raising awareness, intelligence gathering, and promoting local self-defense.Composition: Former members of the defense and security forces from the affected regions, and civilian volunteers. The two Sahelian countries are among the most affected by terrorism in Africa, according to the 2025 ranking by the Institute for Economics and Peace.Subscribe to @sputnik_africa Sputnik Africa | X

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