Africa to the Maghreb. Trucks from the south drop off migrants here, who must then arrange trips over the border. Consequently, the small population is ethnically diverse and fluctuates. Illegal migrants deported south from Algeria are also returned here, sometimes in large numbers. Tuareg insurgency Several disputed killings of rebels and civilians are alleged to have taken place in the Assamakka area during the 2007 Tuareg Insurgency against the Nigerien government. References Assamakka, Niger Page. Falling Rain Genomics, Inc. 1996–2004. Accessed 2009-03-27. Populated places in Niger Algeria–Niger border crossings