Al Qaeda-linked militants claim attack on Niger airport that killed 13 (opens original article in a new tab)

Al Qaeda-linked militants claimed an attack on Niger airport that killed 13, marking the second such attack on the airport this year. The government reported repelling the attack and killing 22 assailants, while the airport resumed operations. The attack highlights ongoing rivalry between JNIM and Islamic State affiliates in the region.

• Al Qaeda-linked militants JNIM claimed attack on Niger airport that killed 13
• Attack was second on airport complex this year, following January attack by Islamic State Sahel Province
• JNIM and ISSP have clashed hundreds of times since 2019, resulting in over 2,100 deaths
• Government stated security forces repelled attack, killed 22 assailants, and arrested 20 people
• Niamey airport resumed normal operations after attack