source: Undisclosed Source; RFI; Actu (Niger); Al Nabaa; AP; AFP; Whatsapp; Air Info; Xinhua
actor1: Islamic State (West Africa) - Greater Sahara Faction
actor2: Civilians (Niger)
location: Bakorat
notes: On 21 March 2021, presumed ISGS militants attacked the village of Bakorat (Tillia, Tahoua). The militants reportedly killed at least 126 people from the Tuareg community including internally displaced people and wounded others, burned the village, and seized a large amount of livestock. The assailants also attacked several nearby villages, hamlets, and camps. ISWAP (Greater Sahara) claimed responsibility and stated the attack targeted a newly created militia.