Al-Qaeda-linked jihadists attack Niger airport, 11 soldiers and 3 civilians killed (opens original article in a new tab)

An attack on Niger's capital airport killed 11 security personnel and two civilians, with government forces repelling the assault and killing 22 attackers.

• 11 soldiers and 2 civilians killed in airport attack in Niger's capital
• 22 attackers killed and 20 arrested in response to the attack
• Airport operations resumed after the attack