22 soldiers killed in attack on Malian refugee camp in Niger

‘More than 20 soldiers in Niger have been killed in an attack by gunmen on a camp for Malian refugees in the West African country.
Prime Minister Brigi Rafini said the attack occurred in the western Tahoua region on Thursday.
“We received information of an attack on the camp in Tassalit,” Rafini said. “For the moment we are told there are 22 dead, but that is not a total death toll.”
A local official said the attackers targeted a military post near the refugee camp, adding three soldiers were also wounded.’
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