Gunfire, explosions hit Niamey airport and presidential residence
In the capital of the African state of Niger, Niamey, armed clashes with gunfire occurred at night and in the morning on August 29.
Consensus
- Gunfire and explosions were heard in Niamey, the capital of Niger, on the night of August 29.
- The attacks targeted the international airport, the presidential residence, and a military base.
- No official information has been released by authorities regarding the incident.
- There are no confirmed reports of casualties or damage at this time.
- The situation is described as under control by a member of the country's Consultative Council.
Points of divergence
- Rebels seized the capital's airport. — tg_radiosvoboda
- The attacks targeted the area near the presidential residence complex and the airport, and observers on the ground described it as a terrorist attack. — interfax
- The attackers were described as 'terrorists' by security sources, and part of them were neutralized. — kommersant
- The circumstances of the incident have not been established, and Reuters has no information on the cause, nature, or consequences. — vesti
Coverage (6 sources)
- Group of soldiers attempted to raise a mutiny in Niger — Интерфакс
- In the capital of African state Niger Niamey, armed clashes with shooting occurred at night and in the morning on August 29... — Радио Свобода
- In the capital of African state Niger Niamey, armed clashes with shooting occurred at night and in the morning on August 29... — Радио Свобода
- Media reported that explosions and gunfire were heard in Niger's capital at night — Интерфакс
- Shooting occurred at the airport and the president's residence in the capital of Niger — Коммерсантъ
- Reuters reported on gunfire and explosions in the capital of Niger — Вести
Key entities
- Niger
- Niamee
- Reuters
- Niamey, Niger
- Moscow
- INTERFAX.RU
- Media
- Associated Press
- Abdurakhman Chiani
- AR
- Sounds of gunfire