Niamey, Niger, Aug 16, 2025 (AFP) - 'Armed bandits' said to have killed 20 civilians in west Niger

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2025-08-16

Armed men killed 20 civilians travelling on a truck in a western region of Niger where jihadist groups are active, locals said Saturday. The attack occurred Thursday near the town of Komabangou, according to residents and media reports. The truck, coming from the market town of Mehanna, was intercepted by "armed bandits" near the Komabangou gold mine, a local resident reported. The attackers "made all the passengers get off, put nineteen men on o......

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