The French embassy in Niger is attacked as protesters waving Russian flags march through the capital
- Thousands of junta supporters in Niger marched through the streets of the capital, Niamey, waving Russian flags and denouncing former colonial power France. They set fire to a door at the French Embassy.
- The junta's reasons for seizing power, citing the nation's inability to secure against jihadi violence, are being questioned by analysts and locals who believe it is more about internal power struggles.
- Niger's future is uncertain, with some speculating whether the junta leaders will align with Moscow or maintain ties with Western partners.
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French embassy in Niger is attacked as protesters waving Russian flags march through capital
Thousands of people backing the coup in Niger marched through the streets of the capital denouncing France, the country's former colonial power, waving Russian flags, and setting a door at the French Embassy ablaze on Sunday before the army broke up the crowd.
French embassy in Niger is attacked as protesters waving Russian flags march through capital - West Hawaii Today
NIAMEY, Niger — Thousands of people backing the coup in Niger marched through the streets of the capital denouncing France, the country’s former colonial power, waving Russian flags, and setting a door at the French Embassy ablaze on Sunday before the army broke up the crowd.
Protesters Waving Russian Flags Attack French Embassy In Niger
On Sunday, thousands of supporters of the Niger revolution marched through the streets of the city waiving the Russian flag, protesting France, the country’s former colonial power. Protesters tried to set a door at the French Embassy on fire until the army broke up the crowd. Demonstrators in Niger openly oppose France, and some view […]
French embassy in Niger is attacked as protesters waving Russian flags march through capital
NIAMEY, Niger (AP) — Thousands of people backing the coup in Niger marched through the streets of the capital denouncing France, the country’s former colonial power, waving Russian flags, and setting a door at the French Embassy ablaze on Sunday before the army broke up the crowd. Read more...
French embassy in Niger attacked as protesters waving Russian flags march through capital
Thousands of people backing the coup in Niger marched through the streets of the capital denouncing France, the country's former colonial power, waving Russian flags, and setting a door at the French Embassy ablaze on Sunday before the army broke up the crowd. Demonstrators in Niger are openly resentful of…
Protesters tried to enter the French diplomacy building in Niamei, the capital of Niger, this Sunday (30)
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