Dozens of soldiers killed or arrested after an apparent mutiny in Niger’s capital, state TV reports | National News
NIAMEY, Niger (AP) — Dozens of soldiers were killed or arrested after a group of young troops attempted a mutiny in Niger’s capital in what was seen as a major threat to the country’s ruling junta, according to a state television broadcast and analysts.
The state broadcaster, RTN, showed footage of dozens of soldiers being paraded in public after the unrest at a key military base within Niamey’s main airport and near the presidential palace.
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