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12 Niger soldiers killed in attack: minister

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AFP Abidjan
Last Updated : Oct 21 2017 | 5:02 PM IST
Twelve paramilitary police were killed today in a fresh attack in Niger's restive southwest bordering Mali, Interior Minister Mohamed Bazoum told AFP.
"There was a new attack. Twelve gendarmes were killed. We have launched search operations," said Bazoum, adding that the raid took place in the Tillaberi region. In October a raid claimed the lives of four US and four Niger soldiers.

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First Published: Oct 21 2017 | 5:02 PM IST

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