Niger blames France for the failed 29 August mutiny in Niamey. Paris calls the accusation pure fantasy. What the cabinet actually said.
NIGER · GEOPOLITICS
Key Facts
—What happened: Mutinous soldiers attacked Air Base 101 and the presidency in Niamey on 29 August.
—Who it names: Niger’s Council of Ministers blamed France, naming President Macron personally.
—How big it is: At least 27 dead and about 100 arrested, according to Critical Threats on 3 September.
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Niger's government has widened its blame to unnamed neighbours a week after the assault on a military base.
Niger has blamed France for inciting last week’s failed military mutiny, according to a government statement read on television…
France has denied this allegation, describing it as “pure fiction.”
French officials deny involvement, but tensions between the two countries remain high.
France has rejected Niger’s accusation that it was behind a failed military mutiny in Niamey, with French Foreign Minister…
Mutiny began at a military base in Niamey and spread to area near the presidential palace and state broadcaster.
