https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gunmen-attack-airport-in-niger-s-capital-as-explosions-gunfire-heardContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gunmen-attack-airport-in-niger-s-capital-as-explosions-gunfire-heardhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gunmen-attack-airport-in-niger-s-capital-as-explosions-gunfire-heard#u15740Sat, 27 Jun 2026 11:47:34 +0000Gunmen attacked Diori Hamani International Airport and a nearby military base on 18 June. The assault resulted in 13 deaths. Authorities responded by beginning the eviction of approximately 26,000 people from four surrounding neighborhoods.What's confirmed:Diori Hamani International Airport was attacked on 18 June.13 people were killed in the assault.The attack targeted both the airport and an adjacent military base.Authorities began evicting about 26,000 people from four neighborhoods surrounding the airport.Still unconfirmed:The Al Qaeda-affiliated JNIM claimed responsibility for the attack. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gunmen-attack-airport-in-niger-s-capital-as-explosions-gunfire-heardhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gunmen-attack-airport-in-niger-s-capital-as-explosions-gunfire-heard#u10506Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:07:01 +0000Gunmen launched an attack on the main airport in Niamey. The assault involved explosions and gunfire. Security forces repelled the attackers.What's confirmed:Gunmen attacked the Diori Hamani International Airport in Niamey.The attack involved gunfire and explosions.Still unconfirmed:The clash resulted in 35 deaths, including 11 soldiers and 2 civilians.The attack was carried out by jihadists. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gunmen-attack-airport-in-niger-s-capital-as-explosions-gunfire-heardhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gunmen-attack-airport-in-niger-s-capital-as-explosions-gunfire-heard#u7255Sun, 21 Jun 2026 19:15:27 +0000Gunmen assaulted the Diori Hamani International Airport in Niamey early Thursday. The clash resulted in 35 deaths, including 11 soldiers and 2 civilians. Security forces repelled the attack.What's confirmed:Gunmen attacked the main airport in Niger's capital early Thursday.The assault targeted the Diori Hamani International Airport.11 soldiers and 2 civilians were killed.22 attackers died during the exchange of fire.A total of 35 people died in the attack.Still unconfirmed:A militant group claimed responsibility for the assault.This was the second such attack in Niger this year.Security f https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gunmen-attack-airport-in-niger-s-capital-as-explosions-gunfire-heardhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gunmen-attack-airport-in-niger-s-capital-as-explosions-gunfire-heard#u4479Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:06:26 +0000Gunmen attacked the main international airport and military airbase in Niamey early Thursday. Niger authorities report 11 soldiers and two civilians were killed, while 22 attackers died. Security forces repelled the assault and arrested 20 suspects.What's confirmed:Gunmen attacked the main airport in Niger's capital, Niamey, early Thursday.The attack resulted in the deaths of 11 soldiers and two civilians.Security forces killed 22 of the attackers.The Niger Defense Ministry stated the attack was foiled and 20 suspects were arrested.The airport in Niamey was also attacked in January.Still