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TexasTowelie

(123,741 posts) Wed Jul 26, 2023, 09:25 PM Jul 2023

Niger soldiers say President Bazoum has been removed, borders closed - FRANCE 24

Soldiers claimed to have overthrown the Niger government on Thursday following an apparent coup in the fragile state, after members of the Presidential Guard detained President Mohamed Bazoum.

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Niger soldiers say President Bazoum has been removed, borders closed - FRANCE 24 (Original Post) TexasTowelie Jul 2023 OP

Isn't... 2naSalit Jul 2023 #1

No. TexasTowelie Jul 2023 #2

Thanks. 2naSalit Jul 2023 #3

2naSalit

(98,284 posts)

1. Isn't...

Reply to TexasTowelie (Original post)

Wed Jul 26, 2023, 09:27 PM

Jul 2023

Wagner operating in that country?

TexasTowelie

(123,741 posts)

2. No.

Reply to 2naSalit (Reply #1)

Wed Jul 26, 2023, 09:39 PM

Jul 2023

It is apparently considered to be a safe haven country. Here is an article from The Independent that provides more information about the situation in Niger and surrounding countries:

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/africa/niger-wagner-group-russian-mercenaries-b2341942.html

2naSalit

(98,284 posts)

3. Thanks.

Reply to TexasTowelie (Reply #2)

Wed Jul 26, 2023, 10:48 PM

Jul 2023

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