Gunmen launched a violent assault on Niger’s main international airport and adjacent military base in the capital, Niamey, early Thursday morning.
The attack, which involved explosions and sustained gunfire for over an hour, killed at least 11 soldiers and two civilians. Security forces successfully repelled the gunmen after an intense shootout, resulting in the deaths of 22 attackers. This incident marks the second major assault on the facility this year, highlighting the persistent threat from Islamist insurgents active in the region.
Authorities have since secured the area and launched a large-scale operation to locate any remaining militants.
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