Niger has often been a peaceful place for Christians to live, but the kidnapping and other recent events reveal a disturbing trend. On Monday, Niger's defense ministry said at least five armed police officers were attacked in Wanzarbe near the country's western border with Mali. Two weeks prior, Islamic extremists killed at least 15 soldiers near the same border in the Tillaberi region...."
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