Trapped in the Sahara Desert
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- Published
- June 6, 2026
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- 1:38
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- Last updated
- Jun 7, 2026
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A harrowing tragedy unfolded in the Sahara Desert when a truck carrying 49 Nigeriens home from a festival in Mali broke down 50 miles west of Assamaka, leaving them stranded and dying of thirst. Authorities found dozens of bodies scattered around the wrecked vehicle, while two survivors walked over 30 miles to seek help. The burial of the victims in mass …
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A harrowing tragedy unfolded in the Sahara Desert when a truck carrying 49 Nigeriens home from a festival in Mali broke down 50 miles west of Assamaka, leaving them stranded and dying of thirst. Authorities found dozens of bodies scattered around the wrecked vehicle, while two survivors walked over 30 miles to seek help. The burial of the victims in mass graves was described as emotionally devastating, highlighting the deadly risks of travel in remote, arid regions. Support the show:Get a discou
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