Niger-Benin Oil Pipeline Attacked

In a tragic incident, unidentified assailants attacked soldiers guarding the major Niger-Benin oil pipeline, resulting in the deaths of six soldiers. Three security sources confirmed the attack, which took place between the villages of Salkam and Tibiri in Niger's southeastern Dosso region. The assault targeted a patrol unit assigned to protect the pipeline.

Despite the violence, the pipeline itself sustained no damage, according to one source. As of now, no group has claimed responsibility for the attack. However, the region is known for the presence…