Niger’s army is under pressure to secure its borders with Mali and Burkina Faso, after a surge in attacks by al-Qaeda and ISIL (ISIS) affiliates in the Sahel region.
Army units have been working to prevent armed groups from crossing into the country.
Al Jazeera’s Hashem Ahelbarra gained exclusive access to their military base as they plan their next move.
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Army units have been working to prevent armed groups from crossing into the country.
Al Jazeera’s Hashem Ahelbarra gained exclusive access to their military base as they plan their next move.
- /
- /
- Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/
#Niger
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