Turkey condemns deadly terror attacks in Niger

By Burak Dag

ANKARA (AA) - Turkey on Monday condemned deadly terror attacks in northwestern Niger that left at least 40 civilians dead.

"We are deeply saddened that at least 40 people lost their lives in the terrorist attacks carried out on 21 March 2021, in settlements located in the Tillia city of Tahoua region, in Niger," the Foreign Ministry said in a statement. "We strongly condemn this heinous attack."

It extended condolences to the families of those who lost their lives, as well as to the "friendly and brotherly" people and the government of Niger.