Baku 0° C
Boko Haram attack in Niger, casualties reported
Other countries
- 05 April, 2021
- 06:13
In a shootout with Boko Haram terrorists in Niger, four soldiers were killed, while three others were wounded, Report informs, citing Anadolu.
The militants attacked a checkpoint in the Diffa region in the country's south-east, using heavy weapons.
Boko Haram has been operating in Nigeria since the early 2000s. Since 2009, more than 20,000 people have become victims of the terrorist organization.
Since 2015, it has been attacking neighboring Cameroon, Chad, and Niger.
In the area of Lake Chad, at least two thousand people were killed by terrorists.
Author
Latest News
10:41
World oil prices fall over 2%
Energy10:32
Photo
Sri Lanka thanks Azerbaijan for humanitarian assistance
Foreign policy10:28
Farid Jafarov: Azerbaijan recognized as author of international initiatives
Foreign policy10:22
Silver prices rise over 10%
Finance10:14
FMs of Azerbaijan, UAE mull bilateral strategic partnership
Foreign policy10:03
Photo
UN rep: Azerbaijan's focus on intercultural, interfaith dialogue is crucial
Foreign policy09:55
Ukraine's deputy PM praises Azerbaijan's support in energy sector
Other countries09:49
Key indicators of world commodity, stock, and currency markets (05.02.2026)
Finance09:47