US EditionNiger’s Junta Leader Accuses France, Benin and Ivory Coast of Being Behind Airport Attack
Niger's junta blamed France, Benin, and Ivory Coast for sponsoring the assault that killed 20 attackers and injured four soldiers, amid disputes over uranium and geopolitical rivalry.
- Thursday's assault on Niamey's airport involved armed men, with Tchiani accusing France, Benin, and Ivory Coast, while thanking soldiers and `Russian partners` for defending the security sector.
- The junta has long-running tensions with France and allies, regularly accusing France and Benin of destabilising Niger, while a huge uranium shipment remains stuck and Orano vowed legal action last week.
- Wamaps reported that the assault used drones and mortars in a large-scale attack, satellite imagery showed scorched earth near the runway, and Air Côte d'Ivoire said one plane was hit.
- State TV and the defence ministry reported Nigerien forces killed 20 attackers, arrested 11, injured four personnel, and services returned to normal at the restored hub.
- No armed group has claimed responsibility for the assault, and since the 2023 coup, the junta has moved closer to Russia with Tchiani warning Emmanuel Macron, Patrice Talon, and Alassane Ouattara.
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