Gunfire and blasts rock Niamey’s airport area amid Niger unrest
TL;DR
Gunfire and explosions were heard near Niamey’s international airport in Niger’s capital early Thursday; casualties and the cause are unclear. The airport houses an air force base and is close to the presidential palace, amid Niger’s ongoing jihadist violence and regional security efforts led by the junta with allies in the Sahel.
- Gunfire and explosions heard near airport in Niger’s capital, residents say France 24
- Gunfire, blasts rock Niger airport overnight before calm restored Reuters
- Niger military gov’t says France, Benin, Ivory Coast behind airport attack Al Jazeera
- Heavy security deployed at airport in Niger capital after overnight explosions The Guardian
- Heavy gunfire and blasts heard near airport in Niger's capital BBC
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