Gunmen kill 22 after shooting at baptism ceremony in Niger - reports
Summary
Gunmen on motorbikes killed 22 people in a village in western Niger during a baptism ceremony. The attack is part of ongoing violence linked to jihadist groups in the region. The military government in Niger has struggled to manage these violent incidents.Key Facts
- Gunmen killed 22 people in a village in western Niger, most during a baptism ceremony.
- The attack took place in the Tillabéri region, which borders Mali and Burkina Faso.
- Jihadist groups, associated with al-Qaeda and Islamic State, are active in the area.
- There has been an increase in attacks by jihadist groups since March, killing over 127 people.
- Human Rights Watch criticized the government for not responding to warnings of attacks.
- Last week, 14 soldiers were killed in an ambush in the Tillabéri region.
- A military government has been in control of Niger since 2023 following a coup.
- Niger has expelled French and US forces and has formed an alliance with Russia and Turkey for security.
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