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Jul- 2023 -

12 July

A soldier stands guard near information stands in a camp in Diffa, Niger

Thousands Flee Homes in Jihadist-Hit Niger

Nearly 11,000 people in jihadist-hit southwestern Niger have fled their homes this month, the United Nations and local authorities said.

May- 2023 -

29 May

Africa

Niger Armed Forces at Nigerien Air Base 201

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Niger Says 55 Jihadists Killed in Joint Operation

Niger said 55 jihadists, including several high-ranking combatants affiliated with the IS, had been killed in an operation with Nigeria.

10 May

Africa

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Niger Says It Has Picked Up 1,400 Boko Haram Followers

Nearly 1,400 followers of Nigeria's notorious Boko Haram jihadist group have been intercepted fleeing into Niger.

Apr- 2023 -

11 April

Africa

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Five Niger Soldiers Die in Desert Attack on Gold Convoy

Gunmen have killed five Niger army troops protecting a convoy of gold miners in the remote north of the country near Algeria, a security source said.

Mar- 2023 -

26 March

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

Niger’s Army Entered Mali in Hunt for ‘Terrorists’: Ministry

Niger's defense ministry said its troops killed 79 "terrorists" in operations last week that involved a foray into neighboring Mali.

22 March

Africa

Nigerien officer conducts training during Exercise Flintlock 2017

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Niger Army Says 20 Jihadists Killed at Nigeria Border

Niger's army said its troops had killed around 20 jihadists and arrested 83 others in an operation against militants on its southeastern border with Nigeria.

15 March

Africa

Nigerien soldiers stand guard outside Diffa airport

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Niger Says It Killed ‘30 Boko Haram Jihadists,’ Arrests 960

Jihadist-hit Niger killed about 30 members of the Boko Haram group and detained 960 followers, most of them women and children, official sources said.

Feb- 2023 -

6 February

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP