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Mutiny in Niger: Soldiers Attack Presidential Palace and Airport

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Mutinous soldiers attacked key locations in Niger's capital Niamey, including the presidential palace and airport, on Saturday, August 29. The military junta regained control with the help of the Russian African Corps, arresting dozens of soldiers. The mutiny was described as an attempt at destabilization by the Sahel States Alliance confederation.

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  1. FinancialJuice avatar

    FinancialJuice

    X / Twitter / @financialjuice

    Sustained gunfire, explosions heard in several parts of Niger's capita...

  2. Mediterranean Man avatar

    Mediterranean Man

    Telegram / @medmannews

    ⚡🇳🇪 Happenings in Niger, explosions are being reported throughout the...

  3. Al Jazeera Mubasher الجزيرة مباشر avatar

    Al Jazeera Mubasher الجزيرة مباشر

    X / Twitter / @ajmubasher

    رويترز: انفجارات وإطلاق نار في مناطق متعددة في عاصمة النيجر https://t....

  4. مركز خاتم الأنبياء للإعلام المقاوم avatar

    مركز خاتم الأنبياء للإعلام المقاوم

    Telegram / @khataam313

    #وكالات 🔸 رويترز: انفجارات وإطلاق نار في مناطق متعددة في عاصمة النيج...

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