49 Niger Nationals Die of Thirst in Desert After Truck Breakdown

Forty-nine Niger nationals died of thirst in the desert more than 80 km west of Assamaka after their truck broke down. Two people survived by walking over 50 km to raise the alarm. Authorities also found another stranded truck with over 60 people trapped for three days. The travelers were returning from Mali to celebrate Eid and were buried in mass graves.