A U.S. Army Special Forces weapons sergeant observes Nigerien soldiers during marksmanship training in Diffa, Niger, on Feb. 28, 2017. (U.S. Army)Three Army Special Forces soldiers were killed in Niger in northwestern Africa after their joint patrol with Nigerien forces was ambushed, according to reports. A 3rd Special Forces Group soldier was killed in a vehicle accident there in February. Third Special Forces Group and other forces are tasked with training missions in Niger to combat extremist groups in the region, including security assistance with intelligence and reconnaissance efforts. Amateur video purports to show Boko Haram fighters clashing with soldiers in Bosso, Niger in June 2016.

Source: Washington Post October 04, 2017 23:26 UTC