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Thirty bodies were transported to T\u00e9lemces and then to Tahoua for burial, while 11 unidentifiable remains were buried onsite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This attack follows a similar raid in September 2024 that killed 38 soldiers, raising concerns about military preparedness. Intelligence sources revealed the garrison received a threat warning ten days prior, but no reinforcements were made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Niger\u2019s drone surveillance capabilities have declined since July 2023, with the Tahoua drone base ceasing operations and drones redeployed to Niamey for VIP protection.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A deadly attack by suspected Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (EIGS) fighters on a military outpost in Eknewan, Niger, resulted in the deaths of 41 Nigerien Armed Forces (FAN) personnel early Saturday, MSN reported. 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