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SECURITYJun 18 · 18:35 UTCCOURTHOUSE NEWSAssociated Press

Gunmen attack airport in Niger’s capital as explosions, gunfire heard

Gunmen attacked Diori Hamani International Airport in Niger's capital, Niamey, causing explosions and gunfire. Security forces repelled the attack, and the airport resumed normal operations. This is the second such attack this year, following an Islamic State claim in January targeting Niger's drone assets.

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Diori Hamani International AirportplaceNigerplaceNiameyplaceIslamic StateorganizationNigerien air forceorganizationNational Civil Aviation AgencyorganizationBeverly OchiengpersonAlliance of Sahel States (AES)organization
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