Niger Soldiers Ambushed In Deadliest Attack Since Coup | '100 Attackers Killed In Retaliation'

Niger's junta on Wednesday said 17 of its soldiers were killed in an ambush by insurgents, the deadliest attack since a July 26 coup. the ambush took place on Tuesday about 60 km (40 miles) from the capital Niamey, in a southwestern area that borders Burkina Faso, the defence ministry said, adding that 100 attackers it referred to as “terrorists“ were killed. Watch the video for more. #niger #burkinafaso #alqaeda #isis #islamicstate #nigerjunta #junta #bazoum #jihadism #jihad #islamists #terrorism Hindustan Times Videos bring you news, views and explainers about current issues in India and across the globe. We’re always excited to report the news as quickly as possible, use new technological tools to reach you better and tell stories with a 360 degree view to give you a better understanding of the world around you.