Niger security forces battle gunmen at airport
Niger's security forces engaged in an hours-long shootout with gunmen at the nation's main international airport. No one has taken responsibility but Islamists are suspected of being behind the attack.
Niger security forces battle gunmen at airport
Niger's security forces engaged in an hours-long shootout with gunmen at the nation's main international airport. No one has taken responsibility but Islamists are suspected of being behind the attack.
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