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Nearly 50 die of thirst in Sahara after lorry breaks down

Published Friday, June 5, 2026 · Updated June 5

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Nearly 50 people died of thirst in the Sahara Desert in northern Niger after their truck broke down. The group was returning from a Muslim festival in Mali, and only two survivors managed to alert authorities to the tragedy.

What We Know — Key Points

  • At least 49 people died of thirst in a remote part of the Sahara desert in northern Niger after their truck broke down.
  • The group was returning from a Muslim festival in Mali when they ran out of water.
  • Only two survivors alerted authorities after the incident.

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  • BBC NewsCenter

    At least 49 people died of thirst in a remote part of the Sahara desert in northern Niger after their truck broke down. The group was returning from a Muslim festival in Mali when they ran out of water, with only two survivors alerting authorities.

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