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| Niger: FAN state that 'the security situation remains calm and under control.' |
| 2026-11-10 |
Translated Text: NIGER 🇳🇪 | The Niger Armed Forces (FAN) have reported on their counterterrorism operations from October 16 to 31, 2026. The FAN state that "the security situation remains calm and under control." Highlights of FAN operations during this period: 🟢 Operation Damissa, Dosso region on the border with Nigeria: the FAN announced the destruction of several terrorist rear bases and the seizure of a substantial arsenal, including motorcycles, rocket launchers, various types of ammunition, equipment needed to manufacture IEDs, communications equipment and small arms. It is not specified whether the terrorists belonged to IS Sahel or JNIM. 🟢 Operation Akarasse, Agadez region in the north of the country: an FAN patrol neutralized 2 terrorists on October 20 near Amzguèr. A Starlink kit was among the items seized. The FAN also conducted a counterterrorism operation in Tabarkat, while reconnaissance missions were successfully carried out near Guidan daka and Tazerzait. Notably, these military operations were accompanied by so-called "civil-military" activities aimed at local communities in a region abandoned by Niamey. 🟢 Operation Almahaou, Tillabéri region: the FAN conducted an operation to destroy a terrorist rear logistics base. 🟢 Operation Shara, Tahoua region: the FAN carried out 2 offensive raids in Intikane and Tabatol as part of the temporary Operation Mana'a 4. 🟢 Operation Nalewa Dolé, Diffa region: the FAN conducted counterterrorism operations against Boko Haram near Lake Chad. A base belonging to the terrorist group was neutralized near Nguimi, where canoes were among the items being built. The FAN also reiterated their call for certain Boko Haram members to surrender, as part of a strategy to strengthen ties with the region's population. Related: Dosso : 2026-10-17 Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger: deadly clashes between rival factions of Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State in the Sahel Dosso : 2026-09-02 'They put a harsh end to it.' The Russian African Corps dispersed a pro-Western rebellion in Niger Dosso : 2026-08-25 Series of deadly attacks in Nigeria: A multitude of armed actors involved Related: Agadez: 2026-07-21 Niger is hosting a convoy of trucks carrying equipment and construction materials from Algeria Agadez: 2026-06-13 United States🇺🇸 intensifies its anti-terrorist operations and security partnerships with other West African countries Agadez: 2026-06-07 49 pilgrims died of thirst in the Sahara after a truck broke down Related: Tillabéri: 2026-09-17 A signal to Macron. Niger threatened the West after an attempted pro-French rebellion Tillabéri: 2026-09-02 'They put a harsh end to it.' The Russian African Corps dispersed a pro-Western rebellion in Niger Tillabéri: 2026-09-01 Attempted coup d’état on August 29 in Niamey would have been carried out by young officers Related: Tahoua: 2026-10-17 Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger: deadly clashes between rival factions of Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State in the Sahel Tahoua: 2026-08-03 Hundreds have fled jihadist attacks in southwest Niger — officials Tahoua: 2026-05-06 Following the capture of Kidal by FLA/JNIM forces eight days ago, looting of homes has spread considerably |
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