Archive · 26 Sep 2025
Airstrike in Niger Market: At Least 30 Killed, Sources Say
Airstrikes near a market in Niger killed at least 30 people.
The attack happened on Monday in an area where groups linked to Islamic State and al-Qaeda are active.
A witness said the death toll was higher than 30.
The market was near the border of Burkina Faso and Mali.
A security source said the local authorities tried to close the market because of suspected militant activity.
The government hasn't commented.
Military operations have increased since a 2023 coup.
The area has seen increased attacks by Islamic State-linked militants.
An airstrike in Niger killed at least 30 people.
The strike occurred near a weekly market in Injar.
The area is a hub for militant groups.
The government has not yet issued a statement on the incident.
Local authorities tried to close the market before the attack.
- Who
- Sources and a witness reported the event.
- What
- An airstrike near a market resulted in at least 30 deaths.
- When
- The airstrike occurred on Monday.
- Where
- The airstrike took place near a weekly market in Injar, Niger.
- Why
- Not explicitly stated in the articles, but the area is a hub for militant activity.
- Casualties
- At least 30 killed
- Location
- Near a weekly market in Injar, Niger
- Date
- Monday
- Region
- Tillabery, bordering Burkina Faso and Mali
- Reported by
- Reuters
- Involved
- Military