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Nigeria and U.S. forces kill over 20 Islamic State group militants in new offensive
Nigeria and U.S. forces said the strikes were based on intelligence and aimed to disrupt ISWAP networks and deny militants safe haven.
- On Sunday, Africa Command and The Nigerian military conducted airstrikes in Metele, Borno State, killing over 20 ISWAP militants targeting an Islamic State operational base in northeastern Nigeria.
- The operation followed the weekend killing of Abu Bakr, deputy leader of the group's local West African "province," marking a new development in military cooperation.
- Presidents Trump and Tinubu praised the joint military efforts as a turning point, while analysts note cooperation has advanced from an advisory role to active involvement.
- Nigerian military spokesperson Samaila Uba said efforts "in close coordination" with Africa Command were ongoing to disrupt terrorist networks, with no Nigerian forces harmed near borders with Niger and Chad.
- Earlier this month, Amnesty International accused the military of killing 100 civilians at a market, following a diplomatic row last year when officials asserted a "Christian genocide" was occurring in Nigeria.
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The US and Nigeria have flown new air strikes against the terrorist group ISIS in the north-east of the African country.
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