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Niger forces repel airport attack

Niger security forces fought an hours-long battle with gunmen at Niamey's international airport.

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Niamey, Niger
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Thursday, 18 June 2026 at 12:32 UTC
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Nigerien security forces engaged in an hours-long shootout with gunmen at Diori Hamani International Airport in Niamey, the nation's main international gateway. The attackers infiltrated the facility by driving through the main gate in a civilian car. No group has claimed responsibility, but Islamist militants are suspected given the region's active insurgency. The incident adds to a recent pattern of attacks targeting Niger's critical infrastructure. Security forces managed to repel the assault, though casualty figures have not yet been released.
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