Winnipeg Free Press
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May 19, 2026
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Nigeria says its joint strikes with the US have killed 175 Islamic State fighters
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Nigeria's military has stated that joint operations with the United States have resulted in the deaths of 175 members of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), according to a statement from the Nigerian government. The statement was made on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
The Nigerian Defence Forces and U.S. Special Operations Command Central conducted a series of airstrikes and ground operations in Borno State, one of Nigeria's states most affected by terrorism. The offensive targeted ISWAP strongholds and camps, resulting in significant casualties among the militant group.
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