Niger: Attempted Coup - Niger Junta Still in Control, but Situation Remains Tense
[Premium Times] The situation in Niger Republic remains fluid after a mutiny was thwarted by national security forces in collaboration with Russian-linked Africa Corps
Niger's junta, led by Abdourahamane Tchiani, maintained control amidst an attempted coup on Saturday. The mutineers targeted multiple strategic locations, but were eventually thwarted by national security forces, including assistance from Russia-backed Africa Corps. The mutineers, primarily young and junior soldiers, seized control of the Diori Hamani International Airport, Air Base 101, and paratroopers' camp, as well as attempting to breach the presidential palace perimeter.
The attack led to the disruption of state broadcasts, but the junta still retained power after multiple hours of fighting. Several countries, including Burkina Faso, Mali, and Turkey, expressed solidarity with the junta, while Algeria also pledged its support. Analysts warn that the security vacuum left by the mutiny could enable jihadi groups to strengthen their presence in Niger.
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