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2023 Nigerien coup d'état
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On 26 July 2023, a coup d'état occurred in Niger when the country's presidential guard detained President Mohamed Bazoum, and Presidential Guard commander General Abdourahamane Tchiani proclaimed himself the leader of a new military junta, shortly after confirming the coup a success.
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We have decided to put an end to the regime that you know.
Col. Maj. Amadou Abdramane speaks
Today I would like to address directly those holding him: free President Bazoum immediately and without conditions
Guterres told press
Violence by armed groups – both in the country and its neighbors – has increased our concerns over civilian protection and has aggravated food insecurity.
The Agency OCHA
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Category:Conflicts
Category:Niger
Category:2023