An al-Qaeda-linked group, Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin, claimed responsibility for the June 18 attack on Diori Hamani International Airport in Niger’s capital, Niamey, after the Defense Ministry said 11 soldiers, two civilians and 22 attackers were killed. The ministry said security forces repelled the assault, arrested about 20 suspects and seized weapons and ammunition. Gunfire and explosions began early Thursday near the airport entrance and continued for hours, residents and witne...

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