{{An airport official in the capital of Niger says a military plane from Nigeria has crashed, killing the two people aboard.}}<\/p>\n
Chaibou Massalatchi, the head of Niamey’s airport, said the plane had taken off Monday to do a reconnaissance mission.<\/p>\n
The Nigerian military is taking part in the regional effort to support France’s operation in northern Mali.<\/p>\n
Nigerian Brig. Gen. Chris Olukolade said two pilots were killed when the Alpha jet fighter went down 37 miles (60 kilometers) west of Niamey.<\/p>\n
France launched the military operation in January to oust al-Qaida-linked jihadists from power in northern Mali.<\/p>\n
Some 6,000 troops from neighboring countries including Nigeria and Niger have been taking part, though Chad has said it’s withdrawing its nearly 2,000 soldiers.<\/p>\n
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