Statement by UNICEF Regional Director for West and Central Africa, Marie-Pierre Poirier on attack in western Niger
DAKAR/NIAMEY, 17 March 2021 - “UNICEF condemns in the strongest possible terms the horrific killings of civilians perpetrated by unidentified armed groups in the villages of Darey-dey and Sinégogar, Tillabery region, in western Niger, reportedly killing at least 58 people – including six children aged 11 to 17. We are deeply saddened and outraged…