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Niger: Presidential guard clashes with armed forces in capital

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Clashes broke out in Niger's capital, Niamey, between the presidential guard and elements of the armed forces. The conflict began after an attempt by mutineers from the Nigerien armed forces to enter the presidential palace, which was repelled by the presidential guard. The military junta, which has ruled for three years and struggled with jihadist violence, is reportedly working to regain control amidst ongoing exchanges of gunfire. AI

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Niger: Presidential guard clashes with armed forces in capital

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    Clashes in Niger after troops try to storm presidential palace

    Clashes erupted in Niger’s capital on Saturday between the presidential guard and elements of the armed forces, after a night of heavy gunfire in parts of the city. Niger has been ruled for three years by a military junta that has struggled to contain jihadist violence, which has…

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