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2025-09-14 20:12:52
[Niger military ambush leaves at least 14 dead] According to a report from Niger's Ministry of Defense, armed men recently ambushed at least 14 soldiers in the country's western Tillabéri region. The Associated Press reported on the 14th that this was the latest incident in Niger's escalating extremist armed attacks. The statement did not name the group suspected of carrying out the attack. No armed group has yet claimed responsibility for the attack. The Tillabéri region is located in western Niger, bordering Mali and Burkina Faso. In recent years, extremist and terrorist groups affiliated with the Islamic State have frequently launched attacks in the region, resulting in heavy casualties. (Xinhua News Agency)
