Inates
Inates | |
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Commune and village | |
![]() Villagers disassembling a lean-to in Inates | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Tillabéri |
Area | |
• Total | 686 sq mi (1,776 km2) |
Population (2012 census) | |
• Total | 23,503 |
• Density | 34/sq mi (13/km2) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
Inates is a village and rural commune in the Tillabéri Region of Niger.[1] As of 2012, it had a population of 23,503.[2]
History
Main article: Battle of Inates |
On 10 December 2019, one of the most deadly attacks in the history of Niger occurred. Islamic State attacked a military post with guns, bombs and mortars - killing 71 soldiers and kidnapping some others.
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