14 dead in Niger after Islamic extremists attack convoy

Niger has long been vulnerable to Islamic extremism because it shares a border with Nigeria, where Boko Haram insurgents have been carrying out attacks for a decade

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/14-dead-in-niger-after-islamic-extremists-attack-convoy/article30407327.ece

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