Niger army quells mutiny as Russia's Africa Corps aids government
An attempted mutiny by soldiers in Niger's capital was suppressed by government forces, with Russia's Africa Corps providing ground and aerial assistance. The uprising began at a military base near the airport and spread to other sensitive locations. The incident underscores tensions within Niger's military and its shifting security partnerships.
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The mutiny erupted at Base 101 near Niamey's international airport, with soldiers taking hostages before clashes spread
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