Niger Junta Suppresses Military Mutiny at Key Airbase
Niger’s ruling military council has regained control of a strategic airbase after soldiers staged a brief mutiny, with reports indicating foreign paramilitary support aided the crackdown.
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Russian paramilitary forces help Niger's junta regain control after mutiny
Niger’s defence ministry on Sunday said its forces were gradually regaining control after an attack by mutinous soldiers on Saturday. The mutineers stormed the presidential palace and camped at a military base in Niamey's main airport, resisting efforts from loyalist forces, until Russia’s Africa Corps intervened, several analysts said.
By FRANCE 24
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Explosions and gunfire rang out across Niamey early on Saturday, including around the presidency.
Read full article →Attempted Coup: Niger junta still in control, but situation remains tense
The situation in Niger Republic remains fluid after a mutiny was thwarted by national security forces in collaboration with Russian-linked Africa Corps The post Attempted Coup: Niger junta still in control, but situation remains tense appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
By Yakubu Mohammed
Read full article →Niamey back to normal after soldier mutiny
Mutineers notably tried to storm the presidential compound. Several were killed, according to a security source, while others were arrested. The post Niamey back to normal after soldier mutiny appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Akinbayo Wahab
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Niger said it had regained control of a key military airbase in the capital Niamey after an attack by mutinous soldiers on Saturday, in the latest challenge to military ruler Abdourahamane Tiani as his government struggles to contain a jihadist insurgency.
By Emmanuel Tetteh
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