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From: kidl7/30/2023 10:49:38 AM
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Thousands of supporters of the junta that took over Niger in a coup earlier this week marched on Sunday through the streets of the capital, Niamey, waving Russian flags, chanting the name of the Russian president and denouncing former colonial power France.

Protesters marched through the city to the French Embassy, where a door was set on fire, according to someone who was at the embassy when it happened and videos seen by the Associated Press.

Black smoke could be seen rising from across the city. The Nigerian army broke up the crowd of the protesters.

Russian mercenary group Wagner is already operating in neighbouring Mali, and Russian president Vladimir Putin would like to expand his country’s influence in the region.

However, it is unclear yet whether the new junta leaders will move toward Moscow or stick with Niger’s Western partners.


Protesters in Niamey, Niger, display Russian and Niger's flags. Thousands of supporters of General Abdourahamane Tchiani, head of the Presidential Guard, who declared himself the new leader of Niger after a coup against democratically elected President Mohamed Bazoum, took to the streets to demonstrate support for the coup. Photograph: Issifou Djibo/EPA
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