Egypt condemns deadly terrorist attack on mosque in Niger - Foreign Affairs
Egypt has condemned a "treacherous terrorist attack" targeting innocent worshippers outside a mosque in Niger's southwestern village of Manda, which resulted in dozens of deaths and injuries,
According to a statement issued by the foreign ministry on Tuesday, Egypt reaffirmed its full support for the government and people of Niger in their fight against terrorism and extremism.
Egypt also offered its condolences to the victims' families and the government and people of Niger, wishing the injured a quick recovery.
The attack occurred on Friday, when suspected Islamic State-affiliated militants ambushed worshippers on their way to Friday prayers, in Niger's Tillaberi region, killing at least 71 people, according to AFP.
Egypt urged the international community to intensify efforts to support the Sahel countries in their war against terrorist organizations, and called for coordinated action to eliminate extremist strongholds and combat terrorism in all its forms.
The attack is the latest in a series of violent incidents across Niger in recent week.
In May, a deadly attack by suspected Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISGS) militants on a military outpost in Eknewan killed 41 Nigerien soldiers.
Moreover, in March, a terrorist attack targeted a mosque in the village of Fambita in southwestern Niger during Friday prayers, killing at least 44 people and injuring 13.
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