Dozens of arrested after apparent coup attempt in Niger's capital
Dozens of soldiers were arrested following an apparent coup attempt and mutiny in Niger's capital where mutineers stormed a military base, the presidential palace, and the state broadcaster, which was subsequently suppressed by the military-led government with assistance from Russia's Africa Corps.
- Dozens of soldiers were arrested following an apparent coup attempt in Niger's capital.
- The mutiny began at a military base in Niamey and spread near the presidential palace and state broadcaster.
- Russia's Africa Corps intervened to support loyalist forces
- Dozens of soldiers were reported killed or arrested
Sources
- France 24 — Niger junta puts down mutiny with help from Russia's Africa Corps
- Al Jazeera — Dozens of soldiers arrested after apparent coup attempt in Niger’s capital
- Al Jazeera — Niger’s military-led government says it contained mutiny: What next?
- France 24 — Niger: Junta says back in control after mutiny
- Al Jazeera — Niger military says it is regaining control after attempted mutiny
- France 24 — Situation in Niger 'not stabilised yet' as security forces deploy around airport
- France 24 — Niger's junta says 'regaining control' after clashes in capital
- Deutsche Welle — Niger's defense ministry says soldiers attempted mutiny
- The Independent — Gunfire and explosions in Niger’s capital as state TV cut offline
- France 24 — Gunfire and explosions heard near military base in Niger's capital
- Deutsche Welle — Niger: Gunfire and explosions heard in capital
- Al Jazeera — Gunfire, blasts heard in several areas of Niger capital Niamey