CAIRO July 3 (Reuters) - The Islamic State claimed
responsibility on Wednesday for attacks on a military camp in
western Niger on Monday, the group's Amaq news agency said.
At least 18 soldiers were killed and four others were
missing after suspected Islamist militants blew up two cars and
fired on a military camp in Niger, the army said on Tuesday.
The Islamist militants took control of the base near the
town of Inates, Amaq news agency reported, close to the border
with Mali.
The attack included two car bombs, and gunmen opened fire
from motorcycles.