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Attempted Coup in Niger: Mutinous Soldiers Attack Niamey Presidential Palace and Airport

Heavy gunfire and explosions rocked Niger's capital as soldiers tried to seize key sites, exposing rifts inside the military and highlighting Niger's deepening reliance on Russian support.

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Key moments · 7

Gunfire and explosions rock Niamey, targeting palace and airport

Al Jazeera ↗

Niger's defense ministry confirms soldiers attempted mutiny

Deutsche Welle ↗

Television broadcasts interrupted amid Niamey clashes

Adnkronos - ultimoratop ↗

Junta claims to have repelled attempted palace assault

TGcom24 ↗

Dozens of soldiers arrested after coup attempt in Niamey

Al Jazeera ↗

Russia says it helped repel Niger attempted coup

BBC World ↗

Niger's thwarted mutiny highlights junta's dependence on Russia

© Yuri Kochetkov, AFP ↗

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