Published: June 5, 2026 • 5:36 PM IST · Updated: June 6, 2026 • 6:19 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Nearly 50 Die Of Thirst In Sahara Desert In Niger After Truck Breaks Down Published By, Last Updated: June 05, 2026, 17:36 IST The deceased were part of a group returning from Mali for a Muslim festival when they ran out of water, and repeated attempts to repair the vehicle were unsuccessful.
Rapid Read The desert zone in Niger is a known transit point for migrants seeking to get from African nations to Europe.
(AFP) Almost 50 people died of thirst in an isolated Sahara desert district in Niger after the truck transporting them broke down in a remote area, according to authorities.
The deceased were part of a group returning from Mali for a Muslim festival when they ran out of water.
The Agadez governorate said 49 people “died of thirst in a remote area more than 80 kilometres (50 miles) west of Assamaka", which is the main crossing...