Niger group claims attack on China-backed pipeline, threatens more
An armed group opposing Niger's ruling junta attacked and disabled a part of the country's PetroChina-funded crude oil pipeline on Sunday night. The group announced the attack in a statement. The affected pipeline, with a capacity of 90,000 barrels per day (bpd), stretches nearly 2,000 km (1,243 miles) from Niger's Agadem oilfield to the coast of Benin.
An armed group opposing Niger's ruling junta attacked and disabled a part of the country's PetroChina-funded crude oil pipeline on Sunday night. The group announced the attack in a statement. The affected pipeline, with a capacity of 90,000 barrels per day (bpd), stretches nearly 2,000 km (1,243 miles) from Niger's Agadem oilfield to the coast of Benin. What's Your Reaction?
