Gunmen attack Niger airport, killing 11 soldiers and 2 civilians, officials say

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1. 1d ago

   Gunmen attack Niamey airport killing 13 people

   Armed attackers targeted the Diori Hamani International Airport and military airbase in Niamey. The assault killed 11 soldiers and two civilians. Security forces killed 22 of the assailants.

   What's confirmed:

   • The attack on the international airport in Niger's capital occurred early Thursday.
   • At least 11 soldiers and two civilians died in the assault.
   • Security forces killed 22 attackers.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • A militant group claimed responsibility for the assault.
   • This was the second such attack in Niger this year.
   confidence 90%
2. 3d ago

   Gunmen Attack Niamey Airport in Niger

   Armed attackers targeted the Diori Hamani International Airport and military airbase in Niamey. Niger authorities report 11 soldiers and two civilians were killed. Security forces repelled the assault, killing 22 attackers.

   What's confirmed:

   • Gunmen attacked the Diori Hamani International Airport and military airbase in Niamey.
   • The attack killed 11 soldiers and two civilians.
   • Security forces killed 22 of the attackers.
   • Al Qaeda-linked group JNIM claimed responsibility for the assault.
   • The Niger Defense Ministry stated that 20 suspects were arrested with weapons and ammunition.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • A total of 35 people were killed in the attack.
   confidence 90%