Tag: Nigers
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Junta Says Niger’s Ousted President Tried to Escape. His Lawyer Says, No Way.
[ad_1] The military junta in the West African country of Niger claimed that it had disrupted an attempt by the ousted president, Mohamed Bazoum, to escape on Thursday from the presidential residence, where he has been detained since he was overthrown in a coup nearly three months ago. His lawyers denied the assertion, said that…
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Niger’s Junta Shuts Airspace, Accuses Regional Countries Of Planning To Invade
[ad_1] NIAMEY, Niger (AP) — Niger’s mutinous soldiers have closed the country’s airspace and accused foreign powers of preparing an attack, as the junta defied a deadline to reinstate the ousted president and said any attempt to fly over the country will be met with “an energetic and immediate response.” State television announced the move…
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Niger’s pro-junta protesters attack French Embassy
[ad_1] Supporters of the junta that took over Niger in a coup last week marched through the capital and attacked the French Embassy on Sunday, as a regional bloc raised the possibility of military intervention if the president of the West African country was not reinstated soon. Video on social media shows protesters attempting to smash the…
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Niger’s prez vows democracy will prevail after soldiers declare a coup
[ad_1] Niger Army spokesman Colonel Major Amadou Adramane speaks during an appearance on national television, after President Mohamed Bazoum was held in the presidential palace, in Niamey, Niger. Photo: Reuters Nigeriens awoke to a divided country on Thursday after mutinous soldiers claimed to have ousted the president. But Niger’s government said it will never…