Armed terrorists link to Alqaeda killed 21 Nigerien soldiers, injured 9 in Tillaberi

By: Zagazola Makama 

On Tuesday, June 25, a terrorist ambush in Tassia Sun Badjo, Tillaberi, resulted in the deaths of 21 Nigerien soldiers, with nine additional soldiers injured.

 In response to this tragic event, the government of Niger has declared a three-day period of national mourning to honor the lives lost.

The attack occurred near Niger's border with Burkina Faso and Mali, an area frequently targeted by extremist groups linked to al-Qaida and the Islamic State.

 The ongoing conflict in the Sahel region has resulted in thousands of deaths and the displacement of over 2 million people 

This attack comes at a time of heightened political tension, as Niger's military junta, which took power in a coup last year, faces pressure from neighboring countries and international forces to address the growing security crisis.