Inates

Commune and village in Tillabéri, Niger From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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]

Country Niger
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)
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Inates
Commune and village
Villagers disassembling a lean-to in Inates
Villagers disassembling a lean-to in Inates
Interactive map of Inates
Country Niger
RegionTillabéri
Area
 • Total
686 sq mi (1,776 km2)
Population
 (2012 census)
 • Total
23,503
 • Density34.28/sq mi (13.23/km2)
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)
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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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