{
  "id": 4192871,
  "title": "'Soldiers attempted mutiny': Niger's def min after gunfire, blasts rock Niamey",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/soldiers-attempted-mutiny-nigers-def-min-after-gunfire-blasts-rock",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-29T13:01:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/rest-of-world/soldiers-attempted-mutiny-nigers-defence-minister-after-gunfire-blasts-heard-in-capital-niamey/articleshow/133612053.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Soldiers in Niger attempted a mutiny, taking several officers hostage at Niamey’s Diori Hamani International Airport and other key institutions, according to the defence minister. The situation is now under control following gunfire and explosions overnight. The incident marks the third attack on the international airport this year, following two assaults by jihadi rebels. The ruling military junta has called for unity and mobilization of defence forces to defend the nation.",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "SABC News",
        "title": "Rebel soldiers attack Niger presidency and capital",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/rebel-soldiers-attack-niger-presidency-and-capital",
        "published": "2026-08-29T14:45:13.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Premium Times",
        "title": "Niger govt says situation ‘calm’ after soldiers’ mutiny",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/niger-govt-says-situation-calm-after-soldiers-mutiny",
        "published": "2026-08-29T16:13:38.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}