Niger declares two days of national mourning after 37 killed

Government says 48 hours of national mourning to be observed after 37 people are killed by suspected rebels.

Niger has declared 48 hours of national mourning after 37 people were killed in a fresh massacre by suspected rebels. “Flags will be flown at half-mast across the country” with immediate effect, a government statement said on Wednesday. It reaffirmed the government’s determination to “pursue the fight against terrorism until the final victory”, urging greater vigilance among the population.