Niger accuses Chad and France after a drone strike kills two civilians

Niger's government says the strike hit the Agadez region around 1 a.m. on Oct 24, killing two civilians and wounding several others.

Niamey says the drone flew from Chad with French support, and that unspecified evidence will go to international bodies.

Niger's response

• Summons Chad's ambassador
• Refers case to UN Security Council
• Refers case to AU Peace and Security Council
• Seeks independent international inquiry
• Tightens airspace and border watch

Niger summoned Chad's ambassador and asked the UN Security Council and the African Union's Peace and Security Council to act.

Niger's government says it does not seek a clash with Chad but warns that restraint is not weakness.

— Niger's government