35 Dead in Attack on African Country's Main Airport

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1. 1h ago

   35 Dead in Attack on Diori Hamani International Airport

   Jihadist gunmen attacked the Diori Hamani International Airport in Niamey on June 18. The Nigerien Ministry of Defense reported 35 deaths, including 11 soldiers, 2 civilians, and 22 neutralized attackers. Security forces also arrested approximately 20 suspects.

   What's confirmed:

   • The attack on Diori Hamani International Airport occurred on Thursday, June 18.
   • The Nigerien Ministry of Defense reported 11 soldiers and 2 civilians were killed.
   • Twenty-two attackers were neutralized during the clash.
   • Around 20 suspects have been arrested.
   • This is the second attack on the facility in less than five months.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • The Al-Qaeda-linked group Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin claimed responsibility for the attack.
   • Four militants were wounded during the assault.
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2. 2d ago

   Thirty-Five Killed in Attack on Niamey Airport

   Gunmen attacked Diori Hamani International Airport in Niger's capital on Thursday, 18 June. The clash resulted in 35 deaths, including 11 soldiers, 2 civilians, and 22 attackers. This is the second attack on the facility in less than five months.

   What's confirmed:

   • Thirty-five people were killed in an attack on Niamey airport on 18 June.
   • The casualties include 11 soldiers, 2 civilians, and 22 attackers.
   • The attack targeted Diori Hamani International Airport, which contains a civilian terminal and a military airbase.
   • This is the second attack on the same airport in less than five months.
   • Witnesses reported gunfire and explosions at the airport.
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