Chadian soldiers were killed in an ambush near the Libya–Niger border during a joint operation with forces linked to Khalifa Haftar, according to media reports. The troops were targeting southern armed groups when clashes erupted inside Nigerien territory, raising sovereignty concerns. Sources reported casualties and possible prisoners and officials warned the incident could heighten cross-border security risks and regional tensions, prompting calls for investigation by regional authorities amid growing security instability.
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Ambush Kills Chadian Troops Near Libya
Politics
06/03/2026
Chadian soldiers were killed in an ambush near the Libya–Niger border during a joint operation with forces linked to Khalifa Haftar, according to media reports. The troops were targeting southern armed groups when clashes erupted inside Nigerien territory, raising sovereignty concerns. Sources reported casualties and possible prisoners and officials warned the incident could heighten cross-border security risks and regional tensions, prompting calls for investigation by regional authorities amid growing security instability.
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