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Niger's Junta Survives Mutiny with Russian Africa Corps Intervention
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Niger's Junta Survives Mutiny with Russian Africa Corps Intervention

A 24-hour mutiny by young soldiers in Niger threatened the ruling military junta but was ultimately repelled by loyalist forces with intervention from Russia's Africa Corps. The unrest, which occurred at the Niamey airport and near the presidential palace, appeared to stem from grievances over worsening security and jihadi attacks.

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