More than 30 Killed in Boko Haram Attack on Niger Outpost

Niger says hundreds of Boko Haram extremists attacked a military outpost late Friday, killing at least 32 soldiers and wounding nearly 70 others near its southern borders with Nigeria and Chad. The Niger Defense Ministry said the attackers burned homes and stores near Bosso, before fleeing early Saturday with arms and munitions. Boko Haram later claimed responsibility, saying 35 soldiers were killed. The Nigeria-based Islamists pledged support for the Islamic State extremist group last...

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