Inates

Inates is a village and rural commune in the Tillabéri Region of Niger.[1]

Inates
Commune and village
Country Niger
RegionTillabéri
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)

History

On 11 December, 2019, Inates was the site where one of the most devastating attacks in Niger had taken place. The Islamic State attacked a military post with guns, bombs and mortars, ultimately killing 71 Nigerien soldiers while some others were kidnapped.

References

  1. Loi n° 2002-014 du 11 JUIN 2002 portant création des communes et fixant le nom de leurs chefs-lieux. Includes list of 213 communes rurales and seats, 52 Communes urbaines and seats

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