Mutinous soldiers attack airport, presidency in Niger capital, sources say
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Sustained gunfire and explosions rang out early on Saturday in several areas of Niger’s capital, Niamey, including the airport and near the presidency, in what four sources described as an attack by mutinous soldiers.
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What happened
Sustained gunfire and explosions rang out early on Saturday in several areas of Niger’s capital, Niamey, including the airport and near the presidency, in what four sources described as an attack by mutinous soldiers.
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