Suspected jihadists stage new attack on Niger airport
Suspected jihadists launched an attack on the Diori Hamani International Airport in Niger, leading to a heavy military response. Security forces, supported by local residents, engaged the attackers, resulting in multiple casualties among the militants.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the ongoing instability in the Sahel region and the challenges faced by Niger's military junta in maintaining security.
June 19, 2026 03:02 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Nigerien soldiers hold up a Boko Haram flag that they had seized in the recently retaken town of Damasak, Nigeria, March 18, 2015. REUTERS/Emmanuel Braun
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