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At least 9 killed in Niger suicide attacks: local official
NIAMEY, June 5, 2018 (BSS/AFP) – At least nine people were killed in three
suicide bombings in southeastern Niger near the border with Nigeria, a local
official said Tuesday.
The attacks occurred late Monday in the regional capital of Diffa, a
frequent target of attacks by the Boko Haram jihadist group, the official,
who asked not to be identified, told AFP.
BSS/AFP/FI/ 1410 hrs