Landmine kills seven soldiers in Niger
Seven soldiers were killed Sunday after their vehicle ran over a landmine in the Niger’s western Tillaberi region, said the National Guard of Niger (GNN). Jihadist fighters regularly launch attacks…
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Seven soldiers were killed Sunday after their vehicle ran over a landmine in the Niger’s western Tillaberi region, said the National Guard of Niger (GNN). Jihadist fighters regularly launch attacks…
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