Dozens of soldiers were killed or arrested after a group of young troops attempted a mutiny in Niger’s capital in what was seen as a major threat to the country’s ruling junta, according to a state television broadcast and analysts.
FILE - Motorcyclists ride by the entrance of the airport in Niamey, Niger, Aug. 8, 2023.
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Dozens of soldiers killed in Niger
Dozens of soldiers killed or arrested after an apparent mutiny in Niger’s capital, state TV reports
Dozens of servicemen arrested after attempted mutiny in Niger — AP
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