Niger: Gunfire near presidential site
Niamey, the capital of Niger, experienced ongoing armed attacks on Saturday morning targeting the Diori Hamani Airport and a central military installation known as Base 101. The attackers attempted to breach security and the perimeter of the presidential palace. Security forces managed to gain control of the targets and continued search operations, resulting in the deaths of some attackers and the escape of others. The military government has not issued an official statement so far. These attacks come in the context of Niger's military rule since the July 2023 coup, which has been characterized by closer ties with Russia and directives to confront armed insurgencies, amidst rising security tensions in the region.
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