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Gunmen kill 11 soldiers in deadly attack on Niger's capital airport

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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Niger airport attack: Gunfire and explosions heard in Niamey

https://bbc.com

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Niger says soldiers, civilians killed in armed attack on Niamey airport

https://aljazeera.com

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Heavy gunfire, blasts heard near airport in Niger's capital

https://jpost.com

 @BF3N4ZJfrom Maine  commented…5hrs5H

if there were gun law this could have been avoided.

 @BF3NXYN from California  commented…4hrs4H

I think it's bad that there is an attack on a captial airport.

 @BF3NXYN from California  commented…4hrs4H

I think it's bad that there is an attack on a captial airport.

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