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Russian diplomats' hotel in Niamey secure after break-in attempt
The article centered around an attempted military rebellion in Niamey, the capital of Niger, where the presidential palace and the capital's airport were targeted with gunfire and heavy shelling. This resulted in the death and detention of dozens of soldiers. A source confirmed that the hotel where Russian diplomats are staying, which also houses the embassy, is still operating normally and is under strict security measures following the attempted infiltration, which was reported amid news of a military uprising in the country. The Russian ambassador announced that they received a request from Nigerien security forces for assistance in neutralizing the insurgents, amidst escalating security tensions and clashes between soldiers on one side and defense and security forces on the other. These events represent a significant challenge to the country's ruling military council and are part of the ongoing coups and unrest in Niger, where the government announced the thwarting of a rebellion attempt and that the situation has been partially brought under control.
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