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Islamic State claims attack on Niamey international airport and air base — I.guim.co.uk

Islamic State claims attack on Niamey international airport and air base

Islamic State in the Sahel has claimed responsibility for an assault at Niamey international airport and the adjacent air force base in Niger’s capital, the SITE Intelligence Group said. The attack began shortly after midnight on Thursday. The assault reportedly involved motorcycle-riding militants who launched a "surprise and

Gunfire and blasts heard at Niamey airport; Asky planes reportedly damaged — I.guim.co.uk

Gunfire and blasts heard at Niamey airport; Asky planes reportedly damaged

Gunfire and loud blasts were heard at the main airport in Niger’s capital, Niamey, just after midnight, according to the Reuters news agency and an independent source. A witness told Reuters they heard explosions shortly after midnight. The airport is next to Base Aérienne 101, a military base that