🇳🇪 More than 50 members of Niger's security forces killed in attacks, sources say

More than 50 members of Niger's security forces were killed in two attacks in western Niger, according to two security sources cited by Reuters. The attacks took place in the landlocked Sahel country, where jihadist groups are active.

Western Niger has been a persistent insurgency zone, including activity by fighters linked to the regional Islamic State affiliate.

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