Around 300 trucks carrying food and essentials have reached Niamey, the capital of Niger, from Burkina Faso, despite the dangerous route lined with jihadi groups. The convoy required military escorts from both armies due to the security risks. The coup in Niger has led to severe economic and travel sanctions imposed by the international community and ECOWAS. However, there has been a decrease in attacks on civilians and deaths in the first six months of 2023 compared to the same period in 2022, attributed to Niger's unique strategy to combat jihadist groups. This strategy has received praise from Western partners but criticism within Niger.

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