source: Twitter; Jeunesse Diffa; Nashir; Whatsapp; Al Nabaa; Urgence Diffa; Actu (Niger); Tadress24info
actor1: Islamic State (West Africa) - Lake Chad Faction
actor2: Military Forces of Niger (2011-2021) Gendarmerie
location: Maine Soroa
notes: On 2 March 2021, presumed ISWAP militants attacked the gendarmerie camp in Maine Soroa (Maine Soroa, Diffa). The militants killed two gendarmes, and seized two vehicles and burned at least three others. ISWAP claimed responsibility.