Foreign Allies Help Niger Junta Suppress Military Mutiny at Airbase
A military mutiny at a strategic airbase in Niger was quelled with direct assistance from Algerian fighter jets and Russian paramilitary units, allowing the ruling junta to regain full control. Despite the swift suppression, analysts question the long-term cohesion of the country's leadership.
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Inside the 24-hour mutiny that threatened Niger’s ruling junta and how Russian forces intervened - AP News
Inside the 24-hour mutiny that threatened Niger’s ruling junta and how Russian forces intervened AP News
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