抖阴短视频 condemns terror attack in Niger that left 29 soldiers dead

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Protesters cheer Nigerien troops as they gather in front of the French Embassy in Niamey during a demonstration that followed a rally in support of Niger's junta in Niamey. (File/AFP)
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  • Foreign ministry sent condolences to the victims鈥� families and the people of Niger

RIYADH: 抖阴短视频 has condemned a terrorist attack in Niger on Monday that targeted soldiers deployed close to the nation鈥檚 border with Mali, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday. At least 29 Nigerien soldiers were killed and many more were seriously injured.

More than 100 extremists used homemade explosives in the assault on security forces who were carrying out a clearance operation in the border region of the West African nation, Niger鈥檚 defense minister, Lt. Gen. Salifou Mody, said on Monday. It was the second such attack on Nigerien soldiers in the space of a week.

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the Kingdom strongly condemns the attack and rejects all forms of violence and terrorist activities. It also sent its condolences to the victims鈥� families and the people of Niger.
 

Topics: Niger