Over the past few days, 39 people, including children, have been killed in two attacks in western Niger. This was reported by the country's Ministry of Defense, UNN reports.
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According to the information, the attacks against civilians took place in the border region, which is a hotbed of militant activity. The ministry called the attackers criminals, but did not identify specific groups.
The area where the attacks took place is located on the border with Mali and Burkina Faso, an area where jihadist groups affiliated with ISIS and al-Qaeda operate. The region has long been plagued by violence, including recent bloody attacks on local communities.