As capital goes back to normal, Niger downplays soldiers' mutiny
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In the aftermath of the mutiny that caused the junta led by Abdourahamane Tiani to waver, arrests were increasing. In addition to the military, several political figures were arrested, including the former Minister of Defence.
As capital goes back to normal, Niger downplays soldiers' mutiny
Niger's capital is back to normal after an intense week-end. A soldier mutiny took over Niamey on August 29, which was stopped by the army alongside the Russian paramilitary Africa Corps. The next day,…
Inside the 24-hour mutiny that threatened Niger's ruling junta and how Russian forces intervened
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Niger's capital of Niamey on Sunday appeared calm with normalcy restored after a day of unrest as aggrieved soldiers staged a mutiny that threatened the ruling military junta before being repelled by loyalist forces aided by Russian troops. In what was seen as a major threat to the junta in power since a 2023 coup, the soldiers engaged loyalist forces in sustained gunfir...
Niger: Thousand Protest In Support Of Junta Leader After Foiled Mutiny
By Enyichukwu Enemanna Thousands demonstrated in Niger’s capital on Wednesday, backing the West African country’s junta chief, General Abdourahamane Tiani, following a thwarted army mutiny at the weekend, Nigerien journalists reported. The rally in the capital, Niamey comes days after loyal supporters of the military government brought under control attempted uprising with the help of […]
In Niamey, the capital of Niger, thousands demonstrated to condemn the failed military coup and show support for the government. Protesters called for peace and sovereignty, chanting slogans in favor of President Tiani. Minister Seydou emphasized the unity of the people and their determination to defend the country's sovereignty.
The head of the junta of the National Council for the Protection of the Homeland (CNSP), Abdourahamane Tiani, did not [...]
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