Attempted Coup: Niger Junta Still in Control, but Situation Remains Tense
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In Niger, mutinous soldiers had attacked several targets in the capital city of Niamey. Russia's Africa Corps apparently helped in the suppression.
Dozens of soldiers have been detained in Niger after a mutiny in the capital, Niamey, according to the Associated Press, citing Niger state television.
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.
A large-scale uprising against the military junta in Niamey, the capital of the West African country of Niger, was suppressed by pro-government forces and Russian military elements.
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Russia, and specifically the mercenaries of Africa Corps (formerly Wagner), were instrumental in Niger's military junta, backed by the Kremlin, suppressing the coup attempt that took place in the capital, Niamey, on Friday night. The Russian ambassador to the African nation, Viktor Voropayev, admitted in recent hours that Nigerien authorities requested assistance from the Russian contingent deployed in the country to regain control of the situat…
Russian Defense Ministry personnel from the African Corps assisted Niger's national troops in repelling attacks by anti-government forces on government facilities in the capital, Niamey, the Russian Foreign Ministry reported.
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