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Gunfire heard at Niger capital's airport
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- The sound of gunfire came from Niamey's airport, which was attacked in January (file photo)Explosions and gunfire have been heard coming from the airport in Niger's capital, Niamey, residents have told the BBC.
- "I heard the first gunshots at 06:00 (05:00 local time) while I was at the mosque.
- The gunfire, which lasted for two hours, came from the entrance to the airport, a witness told the AFP news agency.
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Chris Ewokor AFP via Getty Images. The sound of gunfire came from Niamey's airport, which was attacked in January (file photo)Explosions and gunfire have been heard coming from the airport in Niger's capital, Niamey, residents have told the BBC.
"I heard the first gunshots at 06:00 (05:00 local time) while I was at the mosque. But the current situation is under control," one person said.
The gunfire, which lasted for two hours, came from the entrance to the airport, a witness told the AFP news agency.
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