A group linked to al-Qaeda claimed responsibility for an attack on Niger's capital, Niamey, airport that killed at least 11 soldiers and two civilians. Security forces repelled the raid, killing 22 attackers. The attack occurred six months after a similar assault on the site.
Thirty-five people were killed in an attack on Niger's Diori Hamani International Airport in the capital, Niamey, on Thursday. Residents reported hearing explosions and gunshots shortly after morning prayers. This is the second attack on the airport in less than five months, with an ISIS-linked group claiming responsibility for a previous attack.
Explosions and gunfire were reported at Niger's capital airport in Niamey on Thursday morning. Residents stated the army repelled the attack, and authorities are now pursuing fleeing assailants. This incident follows a similar attack in January.
Gunfire was heard at Niger's airport early Thursday, with witnesses reporting the sounds originated from the entrance. The army reportedly repelled the attack, and is now pursuing the fleeing assailants. No group has claimed responsibility, but an IS affiliate attacked the same airport in January.
Dozens of vehicles, including fuel tankers, have been burnt near Mali's capital, Bamako, as jihadists from JNIM tighten a blockade ahead of the Eid holiday. The blockade is causing shortages and price hikes for goods and animals, impacting the economy and residents' ability to celebrate.
Jihadists affiliated with al-Qaeda have burnt dozens of vehicles, including fuel tankers, near Mali's capital, Bamako, as they tighten a blockade. The group aims to suffocate the economy and weaken the military government, leading to high prices and fears ahead of Eid al-Adha.
Experts warn of ‘soft target’ vulnerabilities and intelligence gaps as federal agencies prepare to secure 78 matches across 11 citiesFifa World Cup matches set to be held across the United States face heightened terrorism risks, with experts warning that vulnerabilities are being amplified by the US-Israel conflict with Iran and a depletion of counter-terrorism expertise within federal law enforcement.The biggest threat stems from homegrown violent extremists, often lone actors that may have become radicalized online by extreme political views or jihadists such as the Islamic State (Isis), said four counter-terror experts interviewed. Continue reading...
A group of 13 Australians related to alleged Islamic State (Isis) jihadists is returning home from Syria, Australian authorities said on Wednesday, warning some will face arrest. The four women and nine children, who had been living in Roj camp in Syria, are expected to land in Sydney and Melbourne airports on Thursday, according to local media. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said he received an alert on Wednesday morning when the group’s travel booking was made. “The government is not...
Armed groups launched coordinated attacks across Mali on Saturday-Sunday, with the separatist Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) and jihadist JNIM claiming a joint operation. Attacks targeted Bamako, Kati, Gao, Sevare, Mopti and Kidal. The FLA claims control of Kidal and Gao's gates, while Mali's military says it has routed terrorist groups with several hundred killed. Fighting continues in Kidal where Russian mercenaries remain. A curfew is in place in Bamako and the UK has advised against all travel to Mali.
