Gunmen were described as having singled out men and boys in two villages in a region under siege by militants.
Tag: Niger
Attack in Niger Kills 28, and Boko Haram Is Blamed
Members of the Islamist militant group also wounded 100 people and burned 800 homes in the weekend attack, according to the Nigerien authorities.
8 Dead After Attack in a Wildlife Reserve in Niger
French humanitarian workers, their Nigerien driver and a guide were killed, according to the authorities. The group was visiting an area known for its West African giraffes.
U.S. Military Cutting Medevac Flights for Troops in West Africa
As Army Green Berets move to confront new threats in the Sahel, the Pentagon is reducing the number of helicopters available for casualty evacuation flights.
Lawmakers Delay Promotion of Officer Involved in Deadly Niger Ambush
Col. Bradley D. Moses is the only officer in his unit involved in the 2017 attack to escape some form of punishment.
In Niger, 25 Soldiers Killed in Suspected Militant Attack
The assault comes amid a “devastating surge” in terrorist attacks in the region.
Militant Ambush in Niger Kills at Least 71 Soldiers, Army Says
The attack was the deadliest on Niger’s armed forces in years, and took place in a remote area where jihadists linked to the Islamic State have been active.
Europe Keeps Asylum Seekers at a Distance, This Time in Rwanda
The European Union is preparing to pay Rwanda to host migrants evacuated from Libya, extending an outsourcing policy that is already under criticism.
Pentagon Ends Review of Deadly Niger Ambush, Again Blaming Junior Officers
Military leaders have struggled over how to apportion blame over the deaths of four American soldiers amid family members’ demands to hold more senior officers accountable.
Pentagon Chief Revisits Citations Given to Soldiers After Niger Ambush
Earlier recommendations for awards and punishments resulting from the deadly 2017 attack were not sufficient, said the acting defense secretary, Patrick M. Shanahan.