UPDATE 1-Islamic State claims attacks in West Africa caused 118 casualties

Reuters Nigeria
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5 years ago

CAIRO, Nov 23 (Reuters) - Islamic State claimedresponsibility for five attacks in an area it calls the "Stateof West Africa" that it said resulted in 118 casualties in thepast week, according to a video posted on its account on themessaging website Telegram late on Thursday.