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Benin's Military Faces Significant Casualties in Border Attack with Niger

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Benin's Military Faces Significant Casualties in Border Attack with Niger

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  • Benin has experienced a rise in jihadist attacks in its northern region over recent years.
  • Authorities reported heavy losses for Beninese forces in an attack near the Niger and Burkina Faso border.
  • Colonel Faizou Gomina stated that one of the country’s best-equipped military positions was hit, with opposition sources estimating about 30 soldiers killed.
  • Following the attack, operations are ongoing to neutralize assailants, with reports indicating that 40 attackers have been dealt with.
  • This incident underscores the need for improved military strategies to combat the escalating security threats in the region.
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