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49 Migrants Die of Thirst in Niger Desert After Truck Breakdown

Tragically, 49 people died of thirst in the Niger desert after the truck transporting them broke down. The incident highlights the dangers faced by migrants in the region.

4 Jun, 23:23 — 4 Jun, 23:23
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49 die of thirst in Niger desert after truck breaks down

Tragedy strikes as 49 people die of thirst in Niger desert after their truck breaks down. Learn more about the harrowing incident near Assamaka. Read More: https://punchng.com/49-die-of-thirst-in-niger-desert-after-truck-breaks-down/

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First report: naftemporiki · 4 Jun, 20:10Full coverage: 5 · 3hWindow: 3h
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naftemporiki4 Jun, 20:10First to report

Νίγηρας: 49 άνθρωποι πέθαναν από δίψα στην έρημο αφού υπέστη βλάβη το φορτηγό που τους μετέφερε

iefimerida4 Jun, 20:37

Νίγηρας: Τραγωδία στην έρημο -49 άνθρωποι πέθαναν από δίψα μετά από βλάβη του φορτηγού που τους μετέφερε

le-figaro4 Jun, 20:52

Niger : 49 personnes meurent de soif dans le Sahara après une panne de camion

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vanguard-ng4 Jun, 21:54

49 die of thirst in Niger desert after truck breaks down

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punch-ng4 Jun, 23:23Latest update

49 die of thirst in Niger desert after truck breaks down

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