Niger Accuses Chad of Deadly Drone Attack in Which Two Civilians Died
Niamey called the strike an act of aggression and said it killed two civilians, as it seeks an international probe and compensation.
- On Monday, Niger's military government in Niamey accused Chad of a deadly drone strike that killed two civilians on Saturday in the Salvador Pass within the mountainous Emi Lulu area of northern Niger.
- Deteriorating relations between the two nations include September accusations from Niamey that Chad helped orchestrate a foiled mutiny, with Niger alleging these destabilization efforts are backed by France, which Niamey previously severed ties with.
- Located near the borders with Algeria and Libya, the Salvador Pass sits in a remote mining region. Niamey also claimed the attack was conducted with the 'support' of Paris.
- Describing the strike as an 'act of aggression' and a 'violation' of sovereignty, Niamey summoned the Chadian ambassador. The government demanded an immediate end to 'hostile actions' and compensation for damage caused.
- Niger called for an independent international investigation into the incident and stated it will refer the matter to the United Nations Security Council and the African Union Peace and Security Council.
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Niamey accuses N的Djamena of having launched a drone strike on his territory, with the support of France. A charge that revives the mistrust between the two neighbours.
Niger summons Chad's ambassador over the deaths of two people in a drone attack "supported by France"
The authorities of the Niger accused Chad of being hit by drones with the support of France in the Agadez area, resulting in the death of two civilians, and the Government of the Niger stated that Chad had carried out drone attacks on the Nigerian Agades area with the support of France, resulting in two deaths and several injuries, TASS reported with reference to ANP. The authorities of the Niger stressed that the investigation of the national d…
Niger summons the Chadian ambassador following a drone strike on its territory. In a statement read on national television this Monday, 26 October, the Nigerian government denounces "an aerial drone strike carried out from the territory of Chad" in which, according to him, France participated. The incident occurs as relations between Niamey and Ndjamena continue to deteriorate.
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