Tongo Tongo ambush, Ambush site in Niger
The Tongo Tongo ambush occurred near the village of Tongo Tongo, Niger.
On October 4, 2017, militants ambushed a group of American and Nigerien soldiers.
This event highlighted the growing insecurity in the Sahel region.
The incident led to questions about US military presence in Africa.
It was one of the deadliest attacks on US forces in Africa since the Battle of Mogadishu.
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Location
Part of
Operation Juniper Shield
GPS coordinates
15.05728,1.83511
Latest update
March 5, 2025 15:27
