Intense Gunfight Near Niger Presidential Palace
According to reporters, starting from the early morning of August 29 local time, multiple areas in Niamey, the capital of Niger, have reported continuous gunfire and explosions. Sources say that armed militants attacked the city's Diori Hamani International Airport and attempted to breach the security perimeter around the presidential palace.
Local residents revealed that intense gun battles and explosions occurred near the Niamey 101 Air Base. This base is closely linked to Diori Hamani International Airport. The airport has faced attacks from extremist groups and armed militants twice this year, in January and June.
Bana Wagana Ibrahim, a member of the Sahel States Alliance and the Niger National Transitional Council, stated on social media that the attackers targeted the 101 Air Base, but Niger's security forces have controlled the situation. Currently, the Nigerien government and military have not confirmed these claims. (Reporter He Beiping)
Armed militants attacked the Diori Hamani International Airport in Niamey, Niger, on August 29, 2023, leading to intense gunfire and explosions near the 101 Air Base. Nigerien security forces have reportedly regained control of the situation following the assault. This incident follows previous attacks on the airport earlier this year.
- Intense gunfire and explosions reported in Niamey, Niger.
- Armed militants attacked the Diori Hamani International Airport.
- Fighting occurred near the 101 Air Base, which is close to the airport.
- Nigerien security forces have reportedly controlled the situation.
- The attack is part of a series of assaults on the airport this year.