Gunfire, explosions reported in Niger's capital, local media and witness say
NigerWhat to know
- “Our Defence and Security Forces are mobilised for the Defence of the Fatherland. Let us remain united, vigilant and supportive,” says the military councilS1
- A military junta has rule Niger for three years but has struggled to contend with jihadist violence.S2
- Local media and an Associated Press witness say heavy gunfire and explosions were heard overnight into Saturday morning in Niger’s capital of NiameyS3S4
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Gunfire, explosions reported in Niger's capital, local media and witness say
“Our Defence and Security Forces are mobilised for the Defence of the Fatherland. Let us remain united, vigilant and supportive,” says the military council
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A military junta has rule Niger for three years but has struggled to contend with jihadist violence.
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Gunfire and explosions reported in Niger's capital, local media and witness say
Local media and an Associated Press witness say heavy gunfire and explosions were heard overnight into Saturday morning in Niger’s capital of Niamey
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Gunfire and explosions reported in Niger's capital, local media and witness say
Local media and an Associated Press witness say heavy gunfire and explosions were heard overnight into Saturday morning in Niger’s capital of Niamey
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What to know
- “Our Defence and Security Forces are mobilised for the Defence of the Fatherland. Let us remain united, vigilant and supportive,” says the military councilS1
- A military junta has rule Niger for three years but has struggled to contend with jihadist violence.S2
- Local media and an Associated Press witness say heavy gunfire and explosions were heard overnight into Saturday morning in Niger’s capital of NiameyS3S4
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