Niger: Soldiers Detained or Killed in Coup
A group of soldiers in Niamey attempted an armed rebellion in the capital, targeting security sites and trying to detain their colleagues inside the 101 Air Force Base. Clashes erupted on the nights of August 28 and 29 and continued for several hours, resulting in the deaths and arrests of dozens of rebels, with security forces regaining control of the locations. Niger requested assistance from the Russian African Legion during the rebellion, and an attempt to storm the Russian embassy hotel was repelled, with members of the African Legion and drone aircraft participating against the rebellion. The attempted uprising comes amid escalating security pressures due to attacks by armed groups and highlights the evolving relations between Niger and Russia following the military coup in July 2023.
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