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Al-Qaeda Linked Militants Claim Deadly Attack on Niger Airport

Militants linked to Al-Qaeda have claimed responsibility for a deadly attack on the international airport in Niger's capital, which resulted in 11 deaths. This marks another assault by jihadists on the airport.

19 Jun, 06:50 — 19 Jun, 06:50
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rfi-englishMostly Factual12d ago

Al Qaeda-linked militants claim deadly attack on Niger airport

West Africa's al Qaeda affiliate (JNIM) has claimed responsibility for an attack on Niger's main airport and a nearby military airbase in the capital Niamey, that the government said killed at least 11 soldiers and two civilians. The attack comes six months after other jihadists staged a large assault on the sensitive site.

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First report: naftemporiki · 18 Jun, 20:29Full coverage: 5 · 10hWindow: 10h
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naftemporiki18 Jun, 20:29First to report

Τζιχαντιστές που συνδέονται με την Αλ Κάιντα, ανέλαβαν την ευθύνη για την επίθεση στο αεροδρόμιο του Νίγηρα

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nos18 Jun, 22:42

Luchthaven hoofdstad Niger opnieuw doelwit van aanslag door jihadisten

berlingske18 Jun, 23:06

Jihadister angriber international lufthavn i vestafrikansk land

newsbeast18 Jun, 23:07

Τρομοκρατικό χτύπημα στο αεροδρόμιο του Νίγηρα με 11 νεκρούς – Παρακλάδι της Αλ Κάιντα ανέλαβε την ευθύνη

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rfi-english19 Jun, 06:50Latest update

Al Qaeda-linked militants claim deadly attack on Niger airport

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