Confederation of Sahel States reaffirms support for Niger after airport attack

NIAMEY, June 21– The Confederation of Sahel States has expressed strong support for Niger following Thursday’s terrorist attack on Diori Hamani International Airport in Niamey, which killed 11 soldiers and two civilians.

In a statement broadcast by Nigerien television on Saturday, the bloc, which consists of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, praised the Nigerien armed forces for their swift and professional response, saying troops “neutralized” the attackers during the assault.