Nigeriens march in support of coup leader Gen. Abdourahmane Tchiani in Niamey, Niger, July 30, 2023. The sign reads: "Down with France, long live Putin"
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Niger has blamed France for inciting last week’s failed military mutiny, according to a government statement read on television on Friday. Paris has denied any involvement in the attack.
Nigeriens march in support of coup leader Gen. Abdourahmane Tchiani in Niamey, Niger, July 30, 2023. The sign reads: "Down with France, long live Putin"
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Last updated:
05/09 - 14:35
Niger

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