Pro- Junta Protest
BBC: “Thousands of people have taken to the streets of Niger’s capital, Niamey, in support of last week’s military coup.
They condemned West African countries who have imposed sanctions on the country, and also demanded the departure of foreign troops.
Both US and France have military bases in the country to help fight Islamist militants.
A similar protest on Sunday led to attacks on the French embassy but Thursday’s demonstration was peaceful.”
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-66398639
Protesters demonstrates for Junta
AP News: “US readying plans to evacuate drone bases if necessary under Niger’s new junta, commander says.”
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. is making precautionary plans to evacuate two key drone and counter-terror bases in Niger if that becomes necessary under the West African nation’s new ruling junta, the Air Force commander for Africa said Friday.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/niger-military-coup-france-russia-1.6922503
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