This marks the second attack on the same airport in five months
June 19, 2026
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At least 35 people have been killed after armed attackers launched an assault on Niger’s largest international airport in the capital Niamey, reports BBC.
The attack took place early Thursday at Diori Hamani International Airport, which also hosts military facilities.
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