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Military rebellion in Niamey Russia offers aid
Niamy experienced a failed military coup attempt early on August 29th, when a group of disobedient soldiers at the airbase attempted to detain their colleagues and opened fire on strategic targets. This led to intense clashes around the airport and nearby areas. Security forces responded swiftly, regaining control of the targets and repelling attempts to seize the television building and approach the "Pravia" Hotel, where members of the Sahel Union Parliament and Russian embassy staff were staying. Niger requested assistance from Russia's African Legion, which had previously helped thwart terrorist attacks at the airport in January. The coup efforts were unsuccessful, but fighting continued around the airbase and the international airport.
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