Syrian Observatory: Turkish intelligence sends a batch of Syrian mercenaries to Niger, similar to its intervention in Libya
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said that Turkish intelligence is preparing to send a third batch of Syrian mercenaries to fight in Niger, similar to its intervention in Libya, stressing that the Syrian mercenaries are fighting alongside the Russians in Niger, in a mission that is more difficult than previous mercenary trips, which dragged young Turkey. To it in Libya and Azerbaijan.
The Observatory confirmed, in a report, that mercenary operations are concentrated on the border triangle between Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso, where extremist groups and jihadists are active, and is considered one of the most dangerous places in the country.
He pointed out that Turkish intelligence reduced the salaries allocated to the elements, similar to what it did with former members it recruited to fight in Libya, where all the elements present in Niger were given a monthly salary of 40,000 liras, equivalent to 1,250 dollars, noting that the salary agreed upon with the fighters was 1,500 dollars.
He pointed out that Turkey gives mercenaries several temptations in terms of monthly salary, through a 6-month contract, and in the event of injury, the mercenary receives an amount of up to 35 thousand dollars, according to the percentage of disability, while the mercenary’s family receives 60 thousand dollars, in the event that he loses his life.
He added that Turkey is adopting a media blackout for fear of the international and Syrian reaction, following the steps of its intervention in Libya and the Nagorno-Karabakh region with the Azerbaijani government, explaining that Turkey is exploiting the condition of many young people within the areas under its control, and the deteriorating living conditions, especially among the displaced and the displaced in the camps, to recruit them. And turn them into mercenaries.
