source: Xinhua; RFI; Whatsapp; AP; AFP; Al Nabaa; Actu (Niger); Air Info; Undisclosed Source
actor1: Islamic State (West Africa) - Greater Sahara Faction
actor2: Civilians (Niger)
location: Oursanet
notes: On 21 March 2021, presumed ISGS militants attacked the village of Oursanet (Tillia, Tahoua). The militants killed at least three people from the Tuareg community including internally displaced people and wounded one. The assailants also attacked several nearby villages, hamlets, and camps. ISWAP (Greater Sahara) claimed responsibility and stated the attack targeted a newly created militia.