At least 49 people die of thirst after truck breakdown in Niger desert
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Source: Al Jazeera
Published: 2026-06-06 01:17 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: World News
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Snippet:
Nigerien authorities say at least 49 people died of thirst in an isolated Sahara desert district in northern Niger after their truck broke down, leaving them stranded for days.
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