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Togo: 12 soldiers killed by JNIM in north near border with Burkina
Location:
Dapaong, togo, Togo, West Africa
Incident Date:
July 20, 2024
Instability Rating Max 5.0:
3.50
Deaths:
12
Fatalities type:
- Military
Summary:
There was a terror attack in Togo on July 20, 2024, targeting an advanced position of the Togolese Armed Forces (FAT) at Kpékpankandi, near the Burkina Faso border. Claimed by the JNIM, the attack resulted in multiple soldier casualties and significant material damage, with the attackers reportedly seizing a large quantity of military equipment after taking control of the base.
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