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1. Niger says seven troops and 11 Islamist militants have been killed in clashes in Tillabéri Region, ahead of this weekend's general election.
   2020-12-24 19:05:21 (First version)
2. Niger says seven troops and 11 Islamist militants have been killed in clashes in Tillabéri, ahead of Sunday's general election.
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