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were killed "at the end of a fierce battle." Several people were injured and one was reported missing as well. By
December 30, the death toll had risen to 16 killed, four injured, and one missing. The Nigerien Ministry of Defense also stated that several ISGS jihadists were killed as well, but did
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Nigerien soldiers were escorting electoral officials who had been helping residents register to vote when they were ambushed by ISGS fighters. The Nigerien Ministry of Defense released scant details about the ambush, but in their statement mentioned that seven
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Islamic State in 2016, the insurgency between ISGS and the Nigerien government has polarized communities in western Niger's
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not release a number. They also reported that Sanam remained under the control of
Nigerien forces. ISGS claimed responsibility through
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436:(ISGS) militants attacked Nigerien forces in
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611:(in French). 2019-12-26
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432:On December 25, 2019,
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107:Casualties and losses
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76:Belligerents
67:ISGS victory
19:Sanam ambush
409:2023 crisis
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224:Bani Bangou
199:Adrar Bouss
658:Categories
643:2024-08-17
615:2024-08-17
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506:References
493:and seven
466:Daoussahak
452:Since the
448:Background
381:Petel Kole
356:Darey-Daye
289:2nd Ayorou
274:2nd Inates
269:1st Inates
264:Baley Beri
254:1st Ayorou
581:France 24
491:gendarmes
444:, Niger.
341:Tillabéri
314:Koutougou
309:Intagamey
299:Intoussan
229:2nd Tilwa
189:Tabankort
184:1st Tilwa
116:1 missing
114:4 injured
112:16 killed
376:Adab-Dab
366:Gaigorou
234:Wanzarbé
209:Mangaïzé
179:Tlemsess
44:Location
24:Part of
330:Attacks
319:Tabatol
219:Tazalit
194:Ouraren
173:Battles
119:Unknown
484:Ambush
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361:Tillia
324:Teguey
304:Torodi
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64:Result
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438:Sanam
387:Other
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279:Sanam
244:Midal
239:Abala
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