Military rulers expand emergency powers, warning that people, property, and services may be requisitioned.
The military rulers expand emergency powers, warning that people, property, and services may be requisitioned.
By Al Jazeera and Agencies
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Niger’s military rulers have approved a general mobilisation and authorised the requisition of people and goods as they intensify the fight against armed groups across the country, according to a government statement.
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