Jihadist attack in Niger

At least 85 confirmed killed by Nigerian army drone attack, raising questions about such mistakes

At least 85 people have been confirmed dead after a “mistaken” army drone attack on a religious gathering in northwest Nigeria, authorities said. The president on Tuesday ordered a probe into the latest in a series of mistakes in Nigeria's conflict zones.

Barron's · 6d

At Least 40 Civilians Killed In Burkina Jihadist Attack: UN

At least 40 civilians were killed in a jihadist attack in the northern Burkina Faso town of Djibo at the weekend, the UN Human Rights Office said Tuesday.

SFGate · 2h

At least 85 civilians killed by a Nigerian army drone attack, in the latest such deadly mistake

At least 66 people also were injured in the attack, the National Emergency Management Agency said in a statement. Eighty-five bodies, including of children, women and the elderly, have been buried so far,

FOX News on MSN · 4h

At least 85 civilians, including women and children, dead after 'mistaken' army drone attack

Government officials have confirmed at least 85 civilian casualties during a religious gathering after a military drone "mistakenly" targeted the facility.

NPR · 5h

Nigerian President calls for investigation after army drone strike accident kills 85

Nigeria's President calls for an inquiry after a military drone strike over the weekend accidentally killed at least 85 people, many of them women and children.

Houston Chronicle · 1d

A Nigerian military attack mistakenly bombed a religious gathering and killed civilians

A Nigerian military attack that used drones to target rebels instead killed some civilians, government and military officials said Monday. The misfire during a religious celebration was the latest such errant bombing of local residents in Nigeria's violence hot spots.

The Daily Beast · 4h

Military Drone Strike ‘Mistakenly’ Kills 85+ Civilians in Nigeria

At least 85 civilians were accidentally killed by a drone strike on a religious event in Nigeria on Sunday, according to the local emergency management authority. The attack took place in Tundun Biri village in the northwestern Kaduna state,

YAHOO!News · 5h

Dozens killed after Nigerian army drone strike hits villagers

A Nigerian army drone targeting armed groups killed at least 85 civilians by mistake in northwest Kaduna State, causing outrage over one of the country's deadliest military bombing accidents.Nigerian military bombing raids have accidentally hit civilians in the past.

Daily Journal · 21h

Nigerian army drone strike error kills civilians

An army drone strike accidentally hit a village in northwestern Nigeria killing dozens of civilians celebrating a Muslim festival, local authorities, the military and residents said on Monday.

Burkina Faso, Niger Join Mali in Leaving G5 Anti-Jihadi Force

Leaders of the five countries agreed to deploy a joint anti-terror task force backed by France in 2017, but the military ...

Digital Journal3d

Burkina, Niger to quit G5 anti-jihadist force

Burkina Faso troops have sustained heavy losses from jihadist attacks in recent years - Copyright AFP SAMBA BALDE Burkina Faso troops have sustained heavy losses from ...

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