NIAMEY— Several "terrorists" were among 22 inmates who escaped a prison in the Niger capital Niamey during unrest in which three guards were killed, the government said Sunday. They included Cheibane Ould Hama of Mali, who was convicted of killing four Saudis and a US citizen, Justice Minister Marou Amadou told a press briefing, adding that Hama was "actively sought". Amadou, who also acts as government spokesman, confirmed that inmates facing terrorism charges had killed three guards during the shootout on Saturday. The breakout happened a little over a week after twin suicide bombings on an army base and French-run uranium mine claimed more than...
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