Ambush of US forces in Niger reveals rise of jihadist splinter groups

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Ambush of US forces in Niger reveals rise of jihadist splinter groups

France24, 19 Oct 2017

URL: http://www.france24.com/en/20171019-jihadist-ambush-usa-forces-niger-danger-sahel-islamic-state-jihadi-terrorism
The Islamic militants came on motorcycles toting rocket-propelled grenades and heavy machine guns, killing four American service members after shattering the windows of the unarmored US trucks.