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French special forces took part in Niger operation: government
ReutersPARIS (Reuters) - French special forces took part in an operation at an army base in Niger on Friday to flush out Islamist militants suspected of involvement in an attack the previous day, Defense Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said. At least 21 people were...Tags: Armed Forces
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Algerian jihadi mastermind claims Niger suicide attacks
ReutersNIAMEY (Reuters) - French special forces and Niger troops shot dead on Friday the last two Islamists involved in a twin attack on a military base and a French uranium mine in Niger, which was claimed by the mastermind of January's mass hostage-taking in...Tags: Jihad, Computer Crime, Armed Forces, Chad, Paris (France)
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Group linked to Algeria gas plant attack claims Niger raids
ReutersABIDJAN, May 24 (Reuters) - An al Qaeda-linked group that carried out the raid on the In Amenas gas plant in Algeria in January has claimed to have participated in Thursday's attacks in Niger. A statement posted on the internet on Friday was signed by...Tags: Jihad, Al-Qaeda, Computer Crime, Religious Conflicts, Algeria
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Islamists kill 21 in suicide attacks in Niger
ReutersNIAMEY (Reuters) - Islamist suicide bombers struck an army barracks and a French-run uranium mine in Niger on Thursday, officials said, killing 21 people and wounding dozens more in attacks that showed militant violence spreading in West Africa. The...Tags: Radio, Bombings, Terrorism, Armed Conflicts, Military Equipment
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Soldiers killed in gunbattle with Islamists in Niger-military sources
ReutersNIAMEY, May 23 (Reuters) - Several soldiers were killed in a gunbattle with suspected Islamist militants after a suicide bomb attack on a barracks in the northern Niger town of Agadez, military sources said. "The situation is now under control. The...Tags: Suicide, Bombings, Armed Conflicts, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Military Equipment
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Soldiers killed in gunbattle with Islamists in Niger: military sources
ReutersNIAMEY (Reuters) - Several soldiers were killed in a gunbattle with suspected Islamist militants after a suicide bomb attack on a barracks in the northern Niger town of Agadez, military sources said. "The situation is now under control. The suicide...Tags: Bombings, Suicide, Armed Conflicts, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Armed Forces
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Areva says 13 staff injured in Niger attack
ReutersPARIS (Reuters) - Areva said on Thursday that 13 staff had been injured in an attack at its Somair mine near Arlit in northern Niger. The French nuclear reactor maker condemned what it called a "despicable attack" and said it was working closely with the... -
At least 18 soldiers, four Islamists killed in Niger - sources
ReutersNIAMEY, May 23 (Reuters) - At least 18 soldiers and four suspected Islamists were killed in a fierce gunbattle following a dawn car bomb attack at a barracks in the northern Niger town of Agadez, military sources and a local official said. "There are...Tags: Bombings, Armed Conflicts, Unrest, Conflicts and War
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At least 18 soldiers, four Islamists killed in Niger: sources
ReutersNIAMEY (Reuters) - At least 18 soldiers and four suspected Islamists were killed in a fierce gunbattle following a dawn car bomb attack at a barracks in the northern Niger town of Agadez, military sources and a local official said. "There are 18 soldiers...Tags: Bombings, Armed Conflicts, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Armed Forces
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Niger says Areva plant halts production after attack
ReutersPARIS, May 23 (Reuters) - A uranium mine in northern Niger run by French nuclear reactor maker Areva is "badly damaged" and has stopped production for the moment after it was attacked earlier in the day, Niger government spokesman Marou Amadou said on...Tags: Western Africa
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France's Hollande says will protect interests in Niger
ReutersPARIS (Reuters) - France will do everything to protect its interests in Niger after an attack on a uranium plant run by nuclear reactor maker Areva near the northern town of Arlit earlier on Thursday, French President Francois Hollande said. "We will...Tags: France, Francois Hollande
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Islamists kill 20 in suicide attacks in Niger
ReutersNIAMEY (Reuters) - Islamist suicide bombers struck an army barracks and a French-run uranium mine in Niger on Thursday, officials said, killing 20 people and wounding dozens more in attacks that showed militant violence spreading across West Africa....Tags: Radio, Terrorism, Mining, Paris (France), Military Equipment
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