Voice of America: Raid on Niger Prison Frees 22 Inmates, Including Islamist Militants

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Raid on Niger Prison Frees 22 Inmates, Including Islamist Militants Jun 3rd 2013, 00:47 Some 22 prisoners, including Islamist militants, escaped from a prison in Niger's capital after several gunmen attacked the jail and killed two guards, the government said on Sunday. The prison break comes a week after al Qaeda-linked groups raided a uranium mine and an army barracks in Niger, raising fears that the conflict in neighboring Mali could spread to other West African states. Among the 22 prisoners unaccounted for were some convicted on terrorism charges including Alassane ...

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