Al-Qaeda-linked jihadists killed 11 soldiers in northern Niger near Algeria, with the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) claiming responsibility for Friday's ambush. State media described the attackers as "bandits." This event took place on 02/28/2025 at the following location: Arlit, Niger.
Incident Type: Terrorism
Event Type: Ambush
Total Fatalities: 11
Total Wounded: 0
Police/Military Fatalities: 11
Police/Military Wounded: 0
Civilian Fatalities: 0
Civilian Wounded: 0
Terrorist/Insurgent Fatalities: 0
Terrorist/Insurgent Wounded: 0
Number Arrested: 0
Source: AFP
