Inside the 24-hour mutiny that threatened Niger’s ruling junta and how Russian forces intervened
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Niger’s capital of Niamey on Sunday appeared calm with normalcy restored after a day of unrest as young soldiers staged a mutiny that threatened the ruling military junta before being repelled by loyalist forces aided by Russian troops. In what was seen as a major…
Niger's capital city of Niamey experienced a day of unrest on Sunday as young soldiers staged a mutiny that threatened the ruling military junta. The unrest, which saw soldiers engage loyalist forces in sustained gunfire overnight from Friday till late Saturday, was centered around Niamey's main airport and a district where the presidential palace is located.
The clashes ultimately resulted in the arrest or death of several mutineers, who were paraded live on state television. The fate and charges of the arrested mutineers remain unclear as of Sunday morning. The city was subsequently secured by military trucks and checkpoints, particularly along major roads connecting the airport and the presidential district.
The junta leader, Abdourahamane Tchiani, has yet to make any public comments or appearances. This mutiny marks the third such incident at the Diori Hamani International Airport this year.
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