Africa
Niger· NiameyMutiny Attempt in Niamey, Niger
Reports indicate an attempted mutiny against the ruling junta in Niamey, Niger, with gunfire and explosions near the presidential palace and airport.
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Niger Coup Attempt and Russian Involvement
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international calls for restraintneutralShow 1 post
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Turkey's Ministry of Foreign Affairs calls for restraint and the swift restoration of calm in Niger, expressing solidarity with the Nigerien people.
reports of coup and controlneutralShow 2 posts
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Reports confirm that Niger's junta has regained control of Air Base 101 with Russian assistance and that the commander of the Gendarmerie has defected to the rebels.
junta request for russian aidneutralShow 2 posts
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Russia's embassy in Niamey publicly confirms that Niger's junta has requested assistance from the African Corps against the mutineers, though no military aid has been confirmed.
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