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AU strongly condemns attack on refugee camp in Niger

Xinhua, October 9, 2016 Adjust font size:

The African Union (AU) has strongly condemned the attack on a refugee camp shielding Malian refugees in Tazalit, Tahoua region of Niger, on Thursday.

Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, Chairperson of the AU Commission, has strongly condemned the attack after about 40 heavily armed criminals drove into the security post and killed 22 security agents, leaving 3 others injured, according to an AU statement on Saturday.

The Chairperson has expressed AU's solidarity with the Government and People of the Republic of Niger, and offered her condolences to the bereaved families and wished speedy recovery to the injured.

She has reaffirmed AU's strong rejection of all acts of terrorism and violent extremism on the continent.

The Chairperson has reiterated AU's commitment to continuously work with the government of Niger, all AU member states, notably those of the Lake Chad Basin, and the international community at large in the fight against terrorism and violent extremism which have claimed enormous lives, displaced millions and wrecked devastating consequences on livelihoods. Endit